Farm Stands
• U.S. sales of organic food and beverages have grown from $1 billion in 1990 to $24.8 billion in 2009. Sales in 2009 represented 5.1 percent growth over 2008 sales. Experiencing the highest growth in sales during 2009 were organic fruits and vegetables, up 11.4 percent over 2008 sales
Source: Organic Trade Association's 2010 Organic Industry Survey
• Organic food and beverage sales represented approximately 3.7 percent of overall food and beverage sales in 2009. Leading were organic fruits and vegetables, now representing 11.4 percent of all U.S. fruit and vegetable sales.
Source: Organic Trade Association's 2010 Organic Industry Survey
Organic food sales have increased over the last decade and continue to increase as people become more concerned about food safety, quality, taste and freshness. MCS Inc. can help you grow and sell organic produce at your farm stand. Whether you already farm organically or are thinking of making the transition from traditional farming, MCS Inc. can help you with your farm stand. By using our organic compost filled socks you can increase the amount of productive space on your property. The use of socks in a high tunnel can also greatly increase your productivity while adding very little cost to your budget. Socks can be purchased individually or by the pallet for extra savings. Take advantage of our ability to provide knowledge and products that can increase your bottom line!
http://www.ota.com/organic/mt/business.html
MCS Inc. serves the entire state of New Jersey, eastern PA, NYC, Delaware and parts of Maryland.
