Category: Marketing
Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy
Naturipe Farms advances sustainable practices in vegetable farming with regenerative methods, renewable energy and strict food safety.
Farm market email marketing strategies to boost engagement
Email and social media are important in marketing. Read how farm markets can incorporate social media marketing into their marketing efforts.
Organic Produce Summit registration opens
Registration opens Feb. 4 for this year’s Organic Produce Summit (OPS).
American Farm Bureau sets new year’s policies
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 106th convention on Jan 28 adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025.
Organic growers may require new markets
When Jeff and Annie Main of Good Humus Farm began farming in Yolo County nearly half a century ago, one of the first challenges they encountered was finding a market for their organic produce.
NAFDMA schedules webinar on improving farm market sales
NAFDMA, the International Agritourism Association, is sponsoring a webinar to address how farm marketers can improve farm store sales.
Home gardening trend surveyed
Americans are spending less time gardening, according to a survey.
Organic produce sales returning
Organic produce is returning to 2021 volume after yearly declines, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network.
USDA increases funding for new specialty crop program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline.
Brussels sprouts nab more acreage as demand grows
The Brussels sprouts that farmers grow today no longer taste bitter, thanks to breeding efforts through the years to produce sweeter varieties.
Edible Garden partnering with James Beard winning chef to highlight produce
Edible Garden, a greenhouse and hydroponic producer, is partnering with a chef to promote fresh produce.
Blueberry industry to trek to Seattle for 2025 Blueberry Convention
The North American Blueberry Council’s (NABC) 2025 Blueberry Convention is scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Seattle.
Specialty crop competitiveness assistance funds available
Applications are being accepted for a federal program providing $2 billion to help U.S. specialty crop growers remain competitive.
Report: Fresh potatoes top seller in fresh vegetable pound sales
Fresh potatoes rank as the top seller in terms of fresh vegetable volume movement.
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference early registration ending soon
Early registration is ending soon for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
Produce distributors group to meet during New York Produce Show
The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) plans to host its annual meeting during the New York Produce Show (NYPS).
Editor’s letter: Cucumber production methods gain spotlight from farms on TikTok
Cucumber production methods take center stage with Hartung Brothers’ 50th, Great Lakes EXPO insights, and viral TikTok cucumber trends.
Profitable July-September retail potato sales recorded
Potato retail sales recently experienced a profitable period in July to September volume sales, according to a report.
Report: Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family will cost less than last year, but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic.