This report compiles the results of several studies focused on the markets for processed apple products. These studies were conducted as part of a multidisciplinary project examining the processing apple industry in the Northeastern United States. The purpose of the studies was to explore the...

The author was involved in strategic planning for the New York apple industry, a process that began in the Spring of 2000. The industry was beset by negative economic performance resulting from a series of factors such as a world over-supply of apples in relation to demand; depressed prices for...

A new CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) system growing Boston lettuce, Lactuca Sativa cv. "Vivaldi", achieves the same quality and quantity of production every day of the year. The year-round constant quantity and quality production indicate potential for success. However, our research...