Farmers’ Market
Community supported agriculture offers many benefits
Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, directly connects consumers and producers to help create a more profitable and transparent local food system. CSAs have been around for a while, but have adapted to changes in the market,... more »
Virginia Agritourism Conference explores $2.2B industry
Virginia agritourism is a growing industry that can generate more than $2.2 billion in economic impact. The sixth annual Virginia Agritourism Conference will enable interested agritourism entrepreneurs, economic development staff and local government leaders to... more »
Jerry Mills: Book has successful launch; products, tools help out
Happy days! I was at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO in Grand Rapids in early December to help launch my new book. “Notes from the Farm,” a compilation of my columns... more »
Take basics steps toward a successful market
What distinguishes a successful farm market from a mediocre one? Some simple management practices can be the difference between a profitable market and a marginal one. The following “seven steps to success” were observed by... more »
USDA: Farm agritourism dollars tripled 2002-2017
Agritourism helps U.S. farmers and ranchers generate revenue from recreational or educational activities, such as tours of a working farm or “pick-your-own fruits and vegetables” programs. Beginning and small and mid-size farms are increasingly exploring... more »
EXPO highlights new profit centers for vegetable growers
New sessions at the 2019 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will introduce new crops to vegetable growers that will increase a grower’s offerings at farm market and beyond. A century ago, the... more »
Is agritourism right for your farm market?
Recently a few colleagues and I just led a two-day bus tour for retail farm market owners and managers visiting seven markets in Virginia. Most of the markets we visited are less than 10 years... more »
Retaining good employees requires an investment
I regularly encounter retail farm market managers and owners who express frustration with not being able to find, much less keep, good employees. Also, they talk about training employees to represent or at least understand... more »
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Long & Scott Farms: Leaving the commodity trap
Digital hive inspection service helps pollination
Onion thrips management with plastic mulches
Prepare for inevitable H-2A audit
Growers learn about adopting regenerative practices
Sweet corn makes life green for growers
Farm market & agrotourism: Training is essential to satisfying employers
The great pumpkin experiment
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