Category: farm-market-2

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Farm Market & Agritourism — Communicating weather challenges: How to turn setbacks into opportunities

Learn successful strategies for effective messaging around crop losses from this spring’s freeze and keeping your customers informed and engaged.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 17, 2026

New York revamps Nourish New York portal to link farmers, food banks

New York’s redesigned Nourish New York portal includes improved search tools, producer profiles and expanded product listings to better connect farmers with food organizations and institutional buyers.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jul 01, 2026

2026 Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour

Spend a day exploring innovative farm markets and agritourism destinations across West Michigan. Register now before spots fill up!

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 24, 2026

Good news for farm markets: Honey consumption spikes among consumers

USDA reports U.S. honey consumption nearly doubled since 1990, with imports supplying 78% of the nation’s honey demand in 2025.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 13, 2026

Farm Market Friday: Northeast Ohio photo tour part 2

Hit the road as we stop in at three Northeast Ohio farm market and agritourism operations.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 06, 2026

Sunshine, strawberries and local finds: Northeast Ohio farm market photo tour

Grab your sunglasses and hit the road with us for a quick photo tour around Northeast Ohio farm markets.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 03, 2026

Penn State Extension to host farm cash flow webinar June 9

Penn State will host a free webinar on farm cash flow management, offering strategies to track expenses and improve financial resilience.

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Signage that sells: 7 best practices for farm markets

Learn seven practical farm market signage strategies that improve customer experience and help increase produce sales. Read the full guide.

INDUSTRY NEWS | May 15, 2026

Michigan Agritourism debuts website to boost farm tourism

A new site is helping families, food lovers and tourists discover farms that welcome guests. Learn about Michigan Agritourism’s new website.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 24, 2026

USDA opens $27.7M in grants for farmers markets, direct-to-consumer programs

Eligible operators and food businesses should review requirements and apply via Grants.gov by June 5, 2026.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 09, 2026

Agritourism is trending: But does it fit for your farm?

Agritourism boosts farm income and foot traffic, but it also brings new risks and demands. Review key questions before getting started.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 06, 2026

Registration open for MSU Extension’s Agritourism Summit, Tour

The 2026 event brings farmers, business owners, community leaders and tourism professionals together. See the agenda and get registered.

Vegetable Growers News | April 2026

Farm Market & Agritourism: 7 smart strategies to flip your market into a customer magnet

Attention to detail can pay off with increased foot traffic and higher sales. Learn practical tips to drive engagement at your market.

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