Marketing
InTents Conference aims to help grow farmers’ markets
The first ever InTents Conference is coming to Mission Bay in San Diego Sunday, March 19-21, to help new and established farmers, artisan food makers and farmers' market managers find smart new ways to increase... more »
Industry executives to share insights at innovation forum
Corporate executives from various corners of the agriculture industry will gather to share their ideas on the future at THRIVE AgTech Innovation Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in Menlo Park, California. The event is a... more »
Michigan grower finds success in kraut-making day
Long after the last pumpkin is carted off in a family’s wagon with donut holes and caramel apples, and long before the first quart of juicy u-pick strawberries get smeared across a toddler’s face in... more »
Results of first USDA local foods survey released
More than 167,000 U.S. farms locally produced and sold food through direct marketing practices, resulting in $8.7 billion in revenue in 2015, according to the results from the first Local Food Marketing Practices Survey released... more »
Industry groups react to TPP withdrawal
President Trump has withdrawn the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and negotiations. Industry groups have since released statements regarding the withdrawal. Read their statements below. Zippy Duvall, president, American Farm Bureau Federation: "While President Trump... more »
USDA grants aim to help local food sector
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) made available $27 million in grants to fund projects designed to strengthen market opportunities for local and regional food producers and businesses. Applications have been... more »
USDA seeks comments for proposed organic promotion program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal for a new industry-funded research and promotion program. The proposed Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order would cover certified organic products and would... more »
California Regional Agritourism Summits registration open
The University of California Small Farm Program and UC Cooperative Extension advisors in four California regions are working with local partners to organize Regional Agritourism Summits. The summits will be occasions for farmers, ranchers, county... more »