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In 2004, carrots ranked seventh in terms of value of all fresh market vegetable crops in the United States behind tomatoes, head lettuce, onions, snap beans, sweet corn and bell peppers. Total U.S. carrot production for the fresh and processing markets was valued at $577.5 million in 2004 [National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)]. The value of production of fresh carrots increased from $251.9 million in 1990 to $518 million in 2004. Carrots used for processing were valued at $34.4 million in 2004, up from $28.6 in 1990 (Figure 1).
In the United States, carrot production is highly mechanized and highly concentrated. Both carrots used for processing and fresh carrots use mechanical harvesting techniques, and only two major California firms account for the majority of all carrot products sold (ERS 2003). January 2006 . . . Carrots
- California Carrot Industry and Specialty, Pre-cut Products, Lisa Lieberman, Vegetable Grower’s - News article on pre-cut product development and demand.
- Carrot Production and Consumption Projections 1990 to 2012, National Food and Agricultural Policy Project (NFAPP).
- Carrot Production and Processing in Georgia, University of Georgia, 1998 - Comprehensive research report that includes Value-Added Produce -- Market Niche or Future Staple? and some production economics.
- Vegetables and Melons Yearbook, ERS, USDA.
- Factors Affecting Carrot Consumption in the United States, ERS, USDA, 2007 - This article examines where and how much fresh and processed carrots are eaten and links this consumption to various economic, social, and demographic characteristics of consumers. The analysis indicates that per capita carrot consumption is greatest in the East and Central regions of the country.
- The New Mighty Maroon Carrot, Lana Robinson, Texas Neighbors, a Texas A&M Internet magazine - Article on development and marketing of the purple-skinned “Texas A&M” neutraceutical carrot.
- U.S. Carrot Production Statistics - Graphic representation carrot production from a Purdue University economic analysis of 1993-1997 data (updated in 2002).
- Umbelliferae Improvement Newsletter, ARS, USDA.
- Post-harvest Handling and Cooling, Post-harvest Commodity Series, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University - A series of on-line readable and downloadable articles on post-harvest handling methods, cooling systems, structural and energy requirements for forced-air and hydro-cooling systems, and cooling-shipping systems.
- Postharvest Handling & Food Safety, North Florida Research & Education Center - Handling and cooling of fresh produce has become an essential step for successful operations. Competition is keen within the vegetable industry and proper postharvest handling and packaging often makes the difference for a grower to capture a market. This series of links covers SDA Grading standards, food safety recommendations, postharvest cooling and handling, and links to packer newsletters and similar resources.
- United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association - The mission of this association is to promote the growth and success of produce companies and their partners. United is the national trade organization that represents the interests of growers, shippers, processors, brokers, wholesalers and distributors of produce, working together with their customers at retail and foodservice, suppliers at every step in the distribution chain, and international partners. Member services included an on-line food safety and security information center, recent news for producers and packers, and other education and marketing services.
- U.S. Standards of Carrot Grades, Purdue University - The following U.S. standards are available as pdf-downloadable files: United States Standards for Grades of Bunched Carrots (USDA-AMS); United States Standards for Grades of Topped Carrots (USDA-AMS); United States Standards for Grades of Carrots with Short Trimmed Tops (USDA-AMS); United States Standards for Grades of Carrots for Processing (USDA-AMS); and the United States Standards for Grades of Parsnips (USDA-AMS).
- Carrot Production and Processing in Georgia, University of Georgia, 1998 - This research report contains the following articles: Carrot Production and Processing in Georgia; Carrot Production Research and Potential for Carrot Production in Georgia; Georgia Sweet Carrot Project; Post Harvest Handling of Carrots; Carrot Packinghouse Quality Control System; Soluble Solids and pH of Supermarket Carrots; Consumer Acceptance and Physicochemical Measurements of Quality of Georgia Carrots; Value-Added Produce -- Market Niche or Future Staple? and Economics.
- Carrot Production in California, California Agricultural Statistics pdf-file.
- Carrot Seed, North Florida Research & Education Center - National sources for carrot and other vegetable seeds.
- Carrot Production in Washington - Review of Washington state carrot production figures, pest and disease problems and weed control information.
- Fact Sheet: Carrots, Cornell University - These pages provide integrated pest management recommendations, disease scouting information, plant spacing and varietal information, soil analysis and fertility studies. A number of useful links and addresses to resource contacts are provided.
- Bolthouse Farms - Example of a major producer, from whole carrots to juice. The site contains information on their products and company philosophy.
- Grimmway Farms - Another example of a major producer, from whole carrots to baby carrots to coins and juice. The site contains information on their products, kosher certifications, food safety monitoring and company philosophy.
Links checked February 2008.
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