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Locally Grown Certified Organic ProduceCopyright 2015 North Pulaski Farms LLC All Rights Reserved
Extending Seasons by Growing In High Tunnels
April 6, 2015
Kelly CarneyOwner/OperatorNorth Pulaski FarmsJacksonville AR
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North Pulaski Farms was established in 2008 with the goal of providing the best quality organic produce to central ArkansasWe operate a 9 acre fruit and vegetable farm in the northern tip of Pulaski County in central Arkansas. We utilize a 2.1 acre series of Haygrove high tunnels and a 3 acre field as our main production systems.
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We named our growing systems after Flintstone Cartoon characters.
Fred : 11x24x327 Gutter Connected High Tunnels
Wilma : 20x96 heated greenhouse for seed starting a small 20x50 growing area.
Barney: 1/2 Acre Blackberry patch
Betty: Arkansas Black Apple Grove intercropped with 16 rows of vegetable production.
Bamm Bamm: 3 acre field
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We sell at the following producer only farmers markets in central Arkansas:
Saturdays at Hillcrest in LR – Year RoundSunday at The Bernice Garden in LR May-NovTuesday at Westover Hills in LR – May-Oct
We operate a 75 member CSA and sell to selected restaurants.
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Distribution:
50% Farmers Markets40% CSA10% Wholesale
Direct customer sales are by far the largest distribution channel.
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One of a few Organic Farmers in Arkansas whose sole household income is from growing fruits and vegetables organically.
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We decided on using High Tunnels for several reasons:
Crop QualityWater ManagementSeason ExtensionPest ProtectionSun Protection.
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Risks with current system:
Heat – well over 100 during the day means night shift for workers
Wind – over 35mph requires additional venting or even poly removal
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Strawberries and Broccolini Used Billboard Tarpsas Ground Cover
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December
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The Bernice Garden December
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Fred’s NW Corner
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Snow falls thru gutters
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Water flows from Fred’s French Drains to irrigation pond.
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Skinning Fred’s #6 Bay
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Gator Stitch Used to repair poly ------------�
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We remove doors and push the side up for summer.
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