Document Type
Report
Publication Date
7-1-2007
Keywords
Arkansas, alternative crop, profitability, stability, family farm, small-size farm, medium-size farm
Abstract
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture received a grant from the National Research Initiative (NRI), CSREES USDA. The purpose was to help small- and medium-sized farmers and entrepreneurs enhance the viability of their farms through the establishment of vineyards, on-farm wineries, and production of value-added products from grapes and grape by-products. This publication looks at efforts by the UA Grape and Wine Research Program to enhance the profitability of muscadine grapes. Included are discussions of research designed to develop the market potential of muscadines as fresh fruit and as value-added products such as juice, wine, sweet spreads, vinegar, and dried products. The skin and seeds of muscadines have traditionally been considered waste; however, recent research has shown that they contain nutraceutical components. Reports are included of research to quantify these nutraceuticals and to develop products containing them.
Citation
Morris, J. R., & Brady, P. L. (2007). The Muscadine Experience: Adding Value to Enhance Profits. Research Reports and Research Bulletins. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/aaesrb/17
Series Number
982
Included in
Agricultural Economics Commons, Agronomy and Crop Sciences Commons, Fruit Science Commons, Horticulture Commons, Viticulture and Oenology Commons