FARMS Success Stories
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40 Associate Network Growers ... and growing ...on the Eastern Shore in Maryland
Bell Nurseries was a small operation supplying flat bed flower plants. Adoption of the FARMS model enabled
it to go from a single operation with $4 million in revenues to over 40 associate network growers
with anticipated revenues of $100 million
in 2008.
Bell's Grower Network; Incredible Results (Grower Talks)
Under Contract: The Network System (Greenhouse Grower, Sep '06)
Small Grower Greenhouse Network Starts Co-op on Maryland's Eastern Shore
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FARMS revolutionizes Jamaica
Starting with a 18 month pilot in July 2006 FARMS has transformed the traditional
agri-business supply chain model in Jamaica.
Using hoop tunnel house technology over 20 associate growers supply companies like Walkerwood Caribbean Foods and Rock Mountain
Herbs who have increased their revenues over 50% in this short span of time. Recognizing the success of FARMS in Jamaica, USAID
has extended funding to expand the program.
Tangible FARMS results in Jamaica
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FARMS brings Chinese orchids to the Eastern Shore of Maryland
Orchid specialists for the largest orchid grower in China have worked the last three years to transfer their technology and develop
the method of propagating plants that will produce elegant orchid blooms on the Eastern Shore. Using the FARMS model they are now
ready to introduce interested residents of the Lower Eastern Shore to this new and exciting
agri-business opportunity.
USDA Partner supports Orchids as Small farm Greenhouse Crop
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