Marketing
Host a better farm field day with toolkit full of suggestions
You’ve done some interesting work: You had a great idea, tried it on your farm and got surprising results. Now, you want to share those results with other farmers and ranchers. The only problem is,... more »
Is agritourism right for your farm?
Agritourism ventures are very popular with locals and tourists alike. Tourists are looking for unique local experiences where they can see and do an activity. Michigan Agritourism defines agritourism as the places where agriculture and... more »
Study looks at factors tied to CSA membership
If you’re a high earner and have a graduate degree, chances are you’d rather eat out than buy your food through a community supported agriculture (CSA) program, according to a national survey co-authored by a... more »
UF/IFAS to host Regional Agri-Tourism Conference
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension is hosting the 2017 Regional Agri-Tourism Conference on June 15 and 16. From 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 15, participants will visit... more »
United Fresh names 2017 Innovation Awards finalists
United Fresh has announced the 46 new products as finalists for the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2017 Innovation Awards. This year’s finalists will compete in five categories for the title of Best New Product at... more »
Graham named executive director of OPGMA
The Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association (OPGMA) has tabbed Valerie Parks Graham as its new executive director. Graham brings to the position her lifelong background and knowledge of agriculture and over 20 years of... more »
Riveridge to market larger share of Michigan asparagus
Riveridge Produce Marketing will market a larger share of Michigan asparagus in 2017, as part of an expanded partnership with Ridgeview Orchards. "We’ve worked with Riveridge for a number of years on the apple side... more »
National Organic Program alerts of fraudulent organic certificates
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service National Organic Program (NOP) is alerting the organic trade about the presence of fraudulent organic certificates. Fraudulent organic certificates listing the following businesses are in use and have been reported... more »
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