We are very pleased to offer the Cut Flower Manual as a service of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Every year, Texans spend approximately $234 million on fresh cut flowers and related products. TDA developed the Cut Flower Manual to assist Texas producers who may be considering tapping into this growing market.

• Details on the cut flower industry, including unique opportunities for Texas producers
• What you need to know before you get started
• Production steps
• Marketing and promotion considerations
• Cut flowers currently produced in Texas
• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Funding opportunities
• Helpful resources

All of this information is designed to introduce you to the business of growing cut flowers and to help you determine if cut flower production is right for you. If you have ever thought about diversifying into this unique and challenging market, we invite you to download the pdf file, read and keep a copy of TDA’s Cut Flower Manual.

For more information on TDA’s horticulture marketing activities and opportunities, contact Richard De Los Santos, coordinatorr for horticulture and forestry marketing, at (512) 463-7472 or richard.delossantos@TexasAgriculture.gov. You can also call the GO TEXAN toll-free number at (877) 99GO-TEX. Keep Texas Blooming: GO TEXAN!

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