Farmers’ Market
Consumers in Colorado linked to produce in Fresh Farm Directory
In a time when families are looking for local products, the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s 36th annual Colorado Farm Fresh Directory helps consumers find farmers’ markets, roadside stands, U-picks and more. “Farmers’ markets may look... more »
Arkansas reopening farmers’ markets amid COVID-19 threat
It’s farmers’ market season in Arkansas, although this year’s markets are anything but business as usual. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, market managers and vendors have had to rethink their operations to stay in business and... more »
Delivery tips for markets, farms during crisis
In our current crisis, contactless delivery is a safe method to reach customers with agricultural products from your farms and markets. In this article, we’ll review specific tips for how to implement contactless delivery while... more »
Webinar offers tips for U-picks, on-farm produce sales
The University of Minnesota Extension is offering a webinar on May 20 titled "Practical Strategies for U-Picks and On-Farm Produce Sales for COVID-19." This webinar will discuss science-based management strategies to reduce risks associated with... more »
Potential economic crisis from COVID-19 faces farmers’ markets across US
Across the country, farmers' markets operators – the organizations and individuals who plan, coordinate, and run America’s farmers' markets, are engaging in herculean efforts to protect their communities from COVID-19. But even as interest in local foods spikes nationwide, many ... more »
Alternative markets taking shape in Florida with Extension connections
Thanks to some creative thinking among Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and University of Florida UF/IFAS Extension agents and community partners throughout the state, alternatives to organic, green and farmers markets are creating business traction on behalf... more »
University of Georgia shares guidelines for ag operations under COVID-19
Farmers and food processors take routine steps to reduce the likelihood of foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella and E. coli, contacting our food and causing illness. The procedures that our food industry takes on a daily... more »
Farmers pursue innovative marketing in New Jersey during pandemic
New Jersey farmers are among the most innovative and most productive farmers in the nation. Farming in the country’s most densely populated state in the U.S. comes with many challenges. It also comes with marketing... more »
