Richard

In California, bananas are considered a specialty crop as I'm sure they are in Ohio. Here's the situation in California:

If you are an unlicensed individual, then you might find a produce distributor who will buy from you and deal with the certifications on their own. The price paid will be very low.

If you have an Ag license, then you can sell to a packing house, but few will be set up for your crop. The price paid will be a little higher, but still remarkably low.

If you are a "certified producer", you have more choices. In addition to the above, you can:
1. sell directly to the public at farmers markets at retail prices.
2. sell to a farmers' market seller at a somewhat high distributors price.
3. sell directly to independent produce markets, and in southern California the hot item is Asian food stores. The price will vary widely on the variety -- e.g., Misi Luki vs. standard Cavendish.
4. sell to a wider group of produce distributors who will pay a moderate price given that you are fully licensed (less liability for them).

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