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U-Pick Crop Planning Worksheet
A U-pick crop planning worksheet for growers deciding what to offer pick-your-own customers. It ties crop choice, planting dates, and field layout to picking season and visitor safety.
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What you fill in
- Crop and variety
- Field location
- Planting dates
- Expected picking window
- Row spacing for easy access
- Picking container type
- Parking and restroom plan
- Staff needed on picking days
- Backup plan for bad weather
How to use this worksheet
Work down the lines and fill in what you know. Leave a line blank if you need to look something up, then come back and finish it.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
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