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MISSION IM POSSIBLE : 2013 Purple Hull Pea Project

MISSION IM POSSIBLE : 2013 Purple Hull Pea Project. North Delta Produce Growers Association in conjunction with Wal-mart and Alcorn State University June 26, 2013. Goal: 5000 bushels of purple hull peas in 12 weeks Pea Growth: 6 to 12 weeks Project start date: ______________

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MISSION IM POSSIBLE : 2013 Purple Hull Pea Project

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  1. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: 2013 Purple Hull Pea Project North Delta Produce Growers Association in conjunction with Wal-mart and Alcorn State University June 26, 2013

  2. Goal: 5000 bushels of purple hull peas in 12 weeks • Pea Growth: 6 to 12 weeks • Project start date: ______________ • Project end date:__________________ • It’s not too late to start planting! MissionImpossibleProject Scope

  3. 5000 bushels in a 12 week period. • Keep shelves stocked weekly. • 100 acres of peas.   • We pay $400.00 a load per shipping. • GAP and GHP regulations. Wal-mart Expectations

  4. Use a recommended amount of herbicides and pesticides. • Peas must be purple (not green, immature, or dry). • Peas must be filled in (we get paid for shell out). • If peas are handpicked, must be in clean containers. Proper Pea Care

  5. If peas are picked in the morning, they weigh more than in the evening. • Peas must be kept in a cool place.  Peas must not stay in field overnight once they are picked. • Check your peas/ground for worms (cut leaves, don’t let grass grow). • These may affect profit margins. Proper Pea Care

  6. Get peas to the processing facility within two days of picking the peas, next day would be better. • Peas must be in a covered clean cabbage or potato bags (27-28 lbs). • Peas must be covered from the field to the facility. Transporting Peas

  7. For Saturday drop-off, contact Mr. Baldwin by Friday. • Ensure that peas have not been contaminated. • Average shell out rate is 47%. • Ensure there is no trash in the peas. • Ensure quality early to save time and money Quality Assurance

  8. To keep the truck ¾ full; need more peas than other produce. • We need information about your crop production. • 5000 bushels in 12 weeks or we lose the account for next year. • Constantly feed the processing facility. Co-op Goal

  9. 27 lbs. of unshelled peas= ll lbs.of shelled peas. (2 - 5 gallon buckets and another 1/3 full, equal 27 lbs.)   • Within 3-4 weeks, Wal-mart sends a check to the facility. • Mr. Baldwinwill contact you when checks have arrived. • 20 dollars a bushel (shell out) to farmer (approximately).   Your Compensation

  10. Contact: • Percy Baldwin (662) 326 2531 email: pbaldwin@alcorn.edu • John Carpenter (662) 207-5960 email: carpenterjohn@bellsouth.net • Dietrich Johnson (615) 939-1204 email: djohnson1914@gmail.com • Kerrex Taylor (662) 609 0250 email: xerrek@yahoo.com • Or for more information: www.northdeltaproducecgrowers.com For More Information:

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