Wisconsin’s produce co-op auctions. Freshness starts right here!

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LOCATIONS: For Buying Local Cashton Montello

LOCATIONS: For Buying Local
Cashton
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What’s a produce auction? A produce auction is an actual auction

What’s a produce auction? A produce auction is an actual auction

where local farmers can market their wares.
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Produce auctions have been taking place for many years in Ohio,

Produce auctions have been taking place for many years in Ohio,

Indiana, Pennsylvania and other Southern states. There are 3 in Wisconsin.
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We are proud to work with the local farmers. “Local” is

We are proud to work with the local farmers. “Local” is

a farm within 100 miles of the auction house. In Wisconsin 2/3 of our “growers” are Amish and 1/3 are English.
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We have high standards in quality. Only the freshest produce will

We have high standards in quality. Only the freshest produce will

be accepted. Most produce has been picked the morning of the auction.
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The auctions are run 2-3 times per week.

The auctions are run 2-3 times per week.

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Between 8:30a.m. and 9:30a.m., the growers bring their produce in and

Between 8:30a.m. and 9:30a.m., the growers bring their produce in and

place it on pallets. Interested buyers look every thing over closely. They want only the best to take back to their restaurant, grocery store or to resell at their farm market.
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At 10:00a.m. the auction begins! This is an actual auction. The highest bidder wins!

At 10:00a.m. the auction begins! This is an actual auction. The

highest bidder wins!
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Auctions start in April with bedding plants, vegetable plants and lots

Auctions start in April with bedding plants, vegetable plants and lots

of flowers, both annuals and perennials.
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We have everything from asparagus to zucchini.

We have everything from asparagus to zucchini.

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Need quantity? We have whatever you need (or have to sell), both large and small quantities.

Need quantity? We have whatever you need (or have to sell),

both large and small quantities.
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You will meet many wonderful people, both buyers and growers. It’s almost like a second family!

You will meet many wonderful people, both buyers and growers. It’s

almost like a second family!
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What is a produce auction to a buyer? Purchase large quantities

What is a produce auction to a buyer?
Purchase large quantities of

local grown fresh produce.
Able to select from a large variety of fresh produce grown from a multitude of venders.
Price determined at auction
Selling time 1-3 hours
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What is a produce auctions as a seller? Volume sales outlet

What is a produce auctions as a seller?
Volume sales outlet
Price determined

at auction
Selling time 1-3 hours
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Not only do we offer fresh produce, we also have Certified Kitchens that offer canned delights.

Not only do we offer fresh produce, we also have Certified

Kitchens that offer canned delights.
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2005 Auction Summary Sales of $1.6 Million Over 1,050 Sellers Over

2005 Auction Summary

Sales of $1.6 Million
Over 1,050 Sellers
Over 210 auctions at

the three locations
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What DO Produce Auctions Bring to the Communities Opportunity to Sell

What DO Produce Auctions Bring to the Communities

Opportunity to Sell in

Volume
Short Selling Period
Chance to compare product with other producers
Chance to talk directly to buyers
Provide Supplemental Income
Learning Experience in Production
Chance to Socialize with Other Growers
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What Does the Future Hold More Sales to larger suppliers as

What Does the Future Hold

More Sales to larger suppliers as volume

grows
More Organic Production if market continues to pay premiums
More Locations and More Auctions
More Producers Expanding Acreages
Producers modifying production to extend the growing season