Markets and Prices for New Hampshire Berries 



Purpose of the Study 



•yHIS STUDY was undertaken in order to bring together more 

 ■■• facts concerning the small fruit industry in New Hampshire. It 

 deals principally with markets, methods of sale, prices, and oppor- 

 tunities for growers of small fruits in Xew Hampshire. Some data 

 are also included on varieties, yields and returns. The more com- 

 plete utilization of local markets and possible outlets for surplus 

 berries, if expansion should occur, are also given consideration. 



Collection of Data 



Contacts were made with producers and retail stores throughout 

 the state for collection of market and price data on small fruits. 

 Both questionnaires and direct contacts were used in obtaining in- 

 formation from hotels, camps, tourist homes, and producers. A 

 number of growers also kept detailed records of production and 

 sales of berries over several years and cooperated in supplying this 

 information. While some city quotations are published, much of the 

 price data was collected direct from producers, retailers, and jobbers. 



Berries Grown in New Hampshire 



It seems that a greater variety of small fruits might be desirable 

 in New Hampshire whether grown for home use or for sale in local 

 markets. 



A greater number of properly selected kinds and varieties will 

 make possible a supply through a longer season. 



The grower who wishes to sell at the farm or in local markets 

 will also find it possible to sell more fruit to a given number of cus- 

 tomers where several kinds and varieties are grown. From a busi- 

 ness standpoint it is usually desirable to have a continuous supply 

 of some products to sell so that customers need never be turned 

 away. 



The per cent of growers reporting different kinds of small fruits 

 is given for 1935 and 1939 in Table I. 



Table I. — Kinds of small fruits reported by growers, 1935 and 1939 



