Farmers’ Market
Chicago farm market’s success
Goebbert’s Farm, a northwest Chicago suburb farm market operation, has been selling fruits and vegetables since 1948. Goebbert’s Farm, based in South Barrington, Illinois, sells a large variety of fruit and vegetables, including cabbage, cucumbers,... more »
Farm Market & Agritourism: In Market: Getting ready for the farmers market season
In my great-grandfather’s diary of his farming activities, you will find entries for most Saturdays that say "In market." One can imagine what it took in the late 1800s to get ready to be "in... more »
GLEXPO bus tour: Fruit Ridge tour fostered farm market ideas, networking
GLEXPO bus tour: Fruit Ridge tour fostered farm market ideas, networking The Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour visited a half dozen Grand Rapids, Michigan, area locations featuring a variety of attractions, crops and... more »
Email marketing strategies for farm businesses
There has been a lot of discussion about various marketing methods, particularly regarding social media. Social media is an important part of any business marketing strategy, but sometimes we get so focused on social media... more »
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. “In... more »
NAFDMA schedules webinar on improving farm market sales
Farm market operators can learn how to improve sales. NAFDMA, the International Agritourism Association, is sponsoring a webinar to address how farm marketers can improve farm store sales. “Understanding key factors limiting farm store retail... more »
Michigan Vegetable Council honors industry leaders
2024 Master Farmer Awards presented to grower, MSU hort department leader The Michigan Vegetable Council (MVC) has recognized two leaders whose contributions have advanced Michigan’s agriculture. Vance Baird and Springdale Farms in Scottville, Michigan, have... more »
Choosing the right market channel
As diversified farmers, we must master not only the production requirements for each of our products but also the strategies for effectively marketing them. The decision on how to sell our products is as crucial... more »
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Ag Labor Review: Bridging the political divide
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