Commercial Blueberry Inventory and Prospectus, Georgia, 2002

UGA Extension contacts:
Wojciech Florkowski

Both rabbiteye and highbush blueberries are produced
in Georgia. The plants can produce a commercially viable
crop for years. The long-term nature of the investment in
the blueberry orchard calls for periodic updates on the
situation of the blueberry industry. Information about the
location of plants, varieties, plant age, and the use of cultural
practices are important in decisions to allocate
resources. This report provides insights otherwise unavailable
to the industry yet of important practical
consequences. An overview of the Georgia blueberry
industry helps to shape the production and marketing
strategies that extend beyond the state boundaries. The
major portion of the annual crop is shipped to markets
outside the region. Furthermore, the increasing value of
blueberry plants implies that any damage to the commercial
blueberry industry has financial implications for
growers and shippers. Summaries included in this report
help in accurate assessment of potential economic losses
from damages to blueberry plants and the feasibility of
programs protecting the value represented by orchards.

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