here is a thread from few days ago showing fig farm and fig tourism in action
good luck
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Figs-in-australia-6352849

Liza hi .I wish i had that land...

u can get some ideas from here too : https://www.facebook.com/PetelTov/photos_albums

its a farm where people can come and pick their fruit and eay at the place or pay for what they take home. 

Liza, I don't have a "fig farm" yet.  I have 47 acres (see http://tinyurl.com/CorreiaChestnutFarm) which is planted to chestnuts, alfalfa, and a little plot of pomegranates (along with hobby plants).  I have about 100 fig trees in pots, maybe around 70 varieties, and have about 20 older fig trees in the ground.  I most likely will disc up a small area (maybe 32' x 600') of my alfalfa in the next couple of weeks and plant most of my potted fig trees there.  If this venture is profitable, I may expand that planting.  I do not plan to have a large planting of more than an acre or two as I believe the most profitable manner to grow figs in my area is trying to market directly to some individuals, chefs, and markets.  Large commercial operations are mostly 150 miles south of me though there are some medium-size commercial operations not far from me.  I've read of these selling figs for $2 to $7 per pound.  Naturally, I'd prefer the upper end of that price range! :)

Harveyc: I have seen figs go for $1 per fig at farmers market. I'd like to get some of those chestnuts when you harvest.

Liza: sounds like a big project. You could have lots of customers. Just please don't plant brown turkey.

Markets are considerably different in NYC.  I don't imagine there are many fig growers to compete with.

I've never heard of anybody that enjoyed eating a fig that was handled through a terminal market.  There are many small growers selling ripe figs here in California besides the types that get shipped through packing sheds, brokers, terminal markets, etc.

Harvey, This breba could do very well in your County. Portuguese fishermen who have lived in Monterey
after WW1 may have taken this fig and others to that area
A large fruit, avrg 100+ grams, nice aspect, sweet and juicy..If am not wrong it is called CASTANHOL in distant Madeira!...with good treatment , wise pruning and cultivation is very prolific.
A week ago when the first fruit showed up on Saturday's farmers markets, it was selling at 12 euros per kilogram...I am told that today it came down to 8 euros/kg..
Francisco

Wow, that's a pretty high price for a farmers' market there Francisco.  One grower not far from me (Knoll Farms, shown in one of the Martha Stewart videos here several months ago) supposedly gets $7/pound for their fruits at the farmers' markets and they introduced their first fruits of the year today.  But they have quite a following with their big push with their "bio-dynamic" farming practices, etc.  We will see....I will eat them myself for now. :)

Liza, I see you have Crystal Ice for sale on eBay.  Is that a fig that requires caprification?  Are you growing it on your farm in Portugal?

I saw somone started the topic so i want to ask somthing.

If i buy a land and plant figs there do they need any watering?

is it possible to invest in land and grow figs there without any ( and  i mean any ) maintanance--watering, mulching fertilizing etc...

Hi Liza, the new figs are growing well.  My drip system should be installed this week, working in-between my other farm chores right now (and tours, LOL).

Hope you have the ability to restore your farm and fulfill your dreams!

Great.  I'd be bidding on your Crystal Ice but don't wish to have a visit by the USDA/APHIS inspectors.  Good luck with those!.

QUINTA BOM FINALE

Well I am off to Portugal next Thursday..............To the Farm, first time in 8 years..................
I have to get the show on the road..............again.
Apprehensive to say the least.

Good Luck!