Category: Marketing
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.
How to apply: specialty crop growers can tap into $100M+ in USDA grants
Apply through your state department of agriculture or Grants.gov before the June 8 and October 2026 deadlines.
Michigan farm leader Andrea Herrygers named MACMA general manager
Read more about this leadership change and what it means for Michigan vegetable farmers and apple growers.
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.
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.
OPN: Organic gains major market share as retailers expand assortments
Organic produce sales grew significantly faster than conventional. Download the full report to see where opportunities lie.
$26.8M in USDA grants aims to strengthen farmers markets nationwide
Federal funding boost will support farmers markets, agritourism and local food distribution. See how the programs help grow sales.
Farm Market & Agritourism: Target marketing to reach your audience
Learn best practices for turning customer insights into action at your farm market or agritourism operation.
USDA, MSU Farm Market Survey open now through end of March
Help the USDA understand the unique realities of farmers markets in your state and region, take the survey now!
Michigan Agritourism Convention marks 20th anniversary with education, farm tours
Michigan’s 20th Agritourism Convention in Frankenmuth will feature farm tours, workshops and expert speakers. Get details on the event now.
Take VGN’s 2026 Farm Market Pricing Survey
Vegetable Growers News is collecting pricing data for vegetables, fruits, baked goods and more. Take the 2026 Farm Market Pricing Survey now!
2026 vegetable industry outlook: How labor, technology and trade will shape the year ahead
The year ahead will challenge growers across multiple fronts. Learn how growers are investing in tech, pushing labor reform and adding value.
Farm Market & Agritourism: Strategies to attract today’s farm market shoppers
The best farm markets and agritourism businesses must attract new customers to stay relevant. Learn how to increase foot traffic to your farm.
Farm Market & Agritourism: What to do when market fluctuation affects prices
Farm market price swings can give operators headaches. Learn what to do to counter market price fluctuations.
Labor, smart farming tech, and agrivoltaics: 6 takeaways from Great Lakes EXPO 2025
We spent a week in Grand Rapids at the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO. Find out what we learned during our time at the show.
USHBC names winners of first Blueberry Boost Accelerator Pitch Competition
The Blueberry Boost Accelerator pitch competition winners have been honored. Read about the blueberry products they created.
Farm Market & Agritourism: Aligning farm market products with consumer values
Consumer values can be aligned with farm market products. Read how farm market operators can improve their consumer marketing.
Improving your farm market performance
Improving farm market performance takes effort. Read some tips on how increasing performance can help improve sales.
Applications for USHBC blueberry leadership program now open
The USHBC has opened applicants for its blueberry leadership program. Read about the program and its recent graduating class of industry professionals.