Farmers’ Market
Editor’s Letter: Food safety, harvest and a new focus are all in the forefront
Welcome to Vegetable Growers News' (VGN) food safety issue. With harvest over or ending for many growers, VGN examines steps growers are taking to ensure the safety of the crops they plant, grow and harvest.... more »
Managing increased customer traffic at your farm market
On a recent sunny morning, I visited a well-established farm market to talk with the manager. The parking lot was nearly full and inside the market, there were three registers in operation, and they still... more »
New Jersey Farmers Market Week highlights peak vegetable season
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn recently visited the Ocean City Farmers Market to kick off the 25th Annual National Farmers Market Week, running Aug. 4-10. The week is to spotlight local markets during... more »
Navigating growth: Penn State farm market survey
Farmers markets and retail farm markets play a crucial role in connecting consumers with locally sourced produce and goods, fostering community engagement and supporting small and medium-scale farmers and artisans. As part of a USDA... more »
The 2024 Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour explores innovative farm markets in Michigan
Mark your calendars for the annual Farm Market Bus Tour 2024, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9. This immersive, full-day event is designed to provide farm marketers and agritourism owners and managers with valuable insights and... more »
Farm market & agritourism: Brand vs. logo
A few years ago, I was asked to attend a meeting of a local ag organization who had developed a branding program for their members to use that would identify that their products were produced... more »
Setting farm market prices and fighting pests, diseases
This VGN May/June issue is now available in print and digital editions. Here is a sneak peek of the topics discussed. Inflation, farm input costs shape farm market prices This edition of VGN features results... more »
America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration begins
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has kicked off the 16th annual America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration (AFMC). The event celebrates the only annual ranking of the top farmers markets in the U.S. as voted on by the... more »
Current Issue
Accelerated deadline: FSMA 204 compliance may be coming faster than expected
Weeding out danger: Processing lines help remove toxic plants mixed with vegetable crops
East Coast diversification: Titan Farms expands from peaches into vegetables
Regenerating soil: Earth-friendly practices reinvigorate soil, aid grower efficiencies
Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO
Organic Grower: Strengthening Organic Systems
Veg Connections: Advancing onion thrips management
Farm Market & Agritourism: Managing increased customer traffic
Ag Labor Review: Transformative vs. performative
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