Category: Farmers’ Market

Vegetable Growers News | May 2025

Good Humus Produce’s community mindset  

Good Humus Produce grows organic produce in Northern California. Read more about Good Humus’ community mindset.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 18, 2025

Urban ag farm to be built at Pittsburgh training center

Pittsburgh’s Bidwell Training Center has received a grant to build an urban farm and market. Read how the facilities will help the community.

Vegetable Growers News | March 2025

From seed to store

It’s local for a Florida grower. Read more about Oakes Farms’ Seed to Store philosophy.

Vegetable Growers News | March 2025

Understanding and addressing customer pain points

Identifying potential pain points can help farm market shoppers. Learn how addressing customer pain points can help farm market marketing.

Vegetable Growers News | March 2025

Industry leaders honored at Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention

At the Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention, growers and markets earned top honors. Learn how industry leaders were recognized.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 21, 2025

University of Vermont conducting national agritourism survey

The University of Vermont (UVM) is conducting a national survey to identify opportunities to support agritourism operators. Learn more now.

Vegetable Growers News | March 2025

Stevenson’s Strawberries thrives as one of Maine’s top pick-your-own strawberry farms

Learn how Stevenson’s Strawberries grew into one of Maine’s top pick-your-own strawberry farms, thriving on resilience and customer loyalty.

Vegetable Growers News | March 2025

Measuring success with a marketing plan

Marketing plans are important for farm markets. Read how creating marketing plans is essential for guiding a business’ marketing efforts. 

Vegetable Growers News | February 2025

Define your value proposition in direct-to-retail vegetable marketing

Each farm market is unique. Learn how to build a clear value proposition to boost customer loyalty and success in direct-to-retail vegetable marketing.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 12, 2025

Farm Market Pricing Survey wants operator input

Great American Media Services, which publishes Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News, is seeking farm market operator input.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 07, 2025

Chicago farm market’s success

Goebbert’s Farm, a northwest Chicago suburb farm market operation, has been selling fruits and vegetables since 1948.

Vegetable Growers News | February 2025

Farmers market sales strategies to boost your success

Discover farmers market sales strategies with tips on signage, displays, storytelling, and permits to boost your success on market day.

Vegetable Growers News | February 2025

GLEXPO bus tour: Fruit Ridge tour fostered farm market ideas, networking

GLEXPO bus tour was held. Read more about how the Fruit Ridge tour fostered farm market ideas and networking.

Vegetable Growers News | February 2025

Farm market email marketing strategies to boost engagement

Email and social media are important in marketing. Read how farm markets can incorporate social media marketing into their marketing efforts.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 27, 2025

Organic growers may require new markets

When Jeff and Annie Main of Good Humus Farm began farming in Yolo County nearly half a century ago, one of the first challenges they encountered was finding a market for their organic produce.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 20, 2025

NAFDMA schedules webinar on improving farm market sales 

NAFDMA, the International Agritourism Association, is sponsoring a webinar to address how farm marketers can improve farm store sales.

Vegetable Growers News | December 2024

Michigan Vegetable Council honors industry leaders

Vegetable Growers News | November 2024

Evaluating farm marketing channels helps farmers build strong strategies

Learn how evaluating farm marketing channels helps farmers balance profits, labor and quality of life with strategies for long-term success.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Nov 07, 2024

Annual Farm Market Bus Tour stops are released

The Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm markets.