This course is based on these two manuals. The discussion topic is also from my knowledge of growing and caring for a large home orchard, other research and talking with experienced citrus grove growers.
Manual Circular 409:
https://archive.org/details/citrusfruitforho40953john/mode/2up
A Manual for Citrus Growers 1951: (I own this book, download at your discretion)
https://mewsie.org/textbook/a-manual-for-citrus-growers/
- Fresh squeezed juice or concentrate.
- Citric acid. Lemon oil. Orange oil.
- Fruit pectin from the peels. This can be used as an emulsifier for many types of Jams, preserves and fruit filling recipes. (Wine Jellies, honey jellies, Concentrate)
Preservers Citrus Pectin Handbook https://files.catbox.moe/inbid6.jpg
- Archive copy
https://archive.org/details/exchangecitruspe00sunk/mode/2up
- Recipe book for producing jams, jellies and juice concentrates on an industrial scale.
- There is one main citrus distributer, and it is called Sunkist packing. They will pick, pack and ship your fruit. Many growers cannot afford their services based on water cost, nutrient and maintenance cost of their orchards.
- Find a independent distributor. Few, but worth researching.
- Road side stand. Manned stand, sold out of back of truck or small stand where customer pays the posted cost per bagged item based on trust.
- Online selling, customer will pick up. Just have everything packaged and named.
- Farmers market. Need to have the right licenses and inspection. These can be profitable if regulations are not too high.