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organic farms around Colonia

Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

Ryan (69.9.145.143) -

I am interested in purchasing or developing an organic farm near Colonia. Would there be an interest from restaurants or the general public to purchase organic vegetables and fruit?

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Comment #1 Ed (63.176.159.37) -

I think the key factors are: price, flavor and looks. Often the look of "organic" produce in the supermarkets (combined with their price) would seem to make an impossible sale.

I can't answer your question, but would think that first you need to see what organic products are available and how they sell. Then try to get a feel for demand for more.

Comment #2 raven from over the moon -

Definitely ask around at first. You will need to know if you will have any buyers for it. Interest in Organic foods have increased in the states but I am not sure about in Uruguay.

Comment #3 Lee from Pocitos -

The big grocery stores all have an organic section in the fruits and vegetables section, though not large.

Comment #4 EddieCohen from Columbia, SC -

You should have no problems purchasing land to start an organic farm near Colonia. Land is cheap, and so is the cost of manual labor.

However, your problem will most likely be selling your product for a reasonable profit compared to US standards.

1. There isn't a huge market for food labeled as "organic" in Uruguay, especially the Colonia area. Most Uruguayans aren't crazed like many US citizens into thinking that "organic" food is better than "non-organic" food. I imagine that in Montevideo you could find a few markets that would buy your product, but then you would have the transportation charges from Colonia to Montevideo to add to your costs.

2. Most vegetables grown in Uruguay are already much more "organic" than normal vegetables grown in the US, anyway. They mainly use manure for fertilizer, and don't use a lot of pesticides like in the US, so the difference between your "organic" vegetables and the "non-organic" vegetables would be slim-to-none.

Eddie

Comment #5 Wilbur Corncob from Punta del Este -

Both Disco and Tienga Inglesia have organic sections in their stores in Punta Carretas Shopping and Montevideo Shopping.

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