Farmers’ Market
Ohio State offers sessions to improve farm product marketing
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES )Center for Cooperatives is working to help businesses keep things moving forward in these difficult times. Marketing is a key aspect to maintaining... more »
Farmers’ markets included as CDC publishes new considerations documents
The following information was shared by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Updated CDC guidance on COVID-19 and food access sites The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges across the United States. Access to healthy, nutritious food... more »
2019 National Farmers Market Managers Survey results published
On Aug. 17, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) published data collected through its joint NASS-AMS 2019 National Farmers Market Manager Survey. The results of the survey will help the farmers market sector and policy... more »
Market adjusts to new normal during pandemic
The pandemic has changed the rules for growers who direct market. For Corrion Farms & Greenhouse of Essexville, Michigan, it’s meant going online and developing the farm’s first web-based ordering system. “We talked about what... more »
Farmers’ markets prove to be essential, resilient
Ninety percent of my work during the COVID-19 crisis has been with farmers’ markets throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The very day that Gov. Tom Wolf announced the closure of schools and businesses, Pennsylvania Secretary... more »
COVID-19 preparedness urged for Michigan agritourism operators
As Michigan moves into autumn, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) on Sept. 3 reminded the state’s U-pick, corn mazes and other agri-tourism operations opening up to implement and follow plans to... more »
Rules for agritourism outlets revised in New York state
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Sept. 1 new state guidance for agritourism businesses as New York State enters the Fall season. The businesses, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides... more »
Jerry Mills: Adjusting to difficult times and misinformed messages
Market season is upon us as you read this. Much of our weekend pick-your-own business depends on wagon rides to the orchard. If rides are banned, and they probably should be, what can we do?... more »
Current Issue
Ohio grower finds direct sales financially, personally satisfying
Pest, disease damage expected, harvest impacts uncertain
Survey shows … inflation, competition factor in farm market pricing
Taking control: CA storage for asparagus extends season
Steam, chemicals offer weed and pathogen control options
Ionized gas used for food safety
Precision Ag: It’s all about meeting the needs of each plant
Seven takeaways from benchmark survey of markets
Ag Labor Review: Grower concerns help shape NCAE’s mission
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