Category: Marketing
Florida tomato leader new Washington apple president
The leader of Florida’s tomato industry is leaving the Sunshine State to head the Washington Apple Commission.
New elements mark this year’s Organic Produce Summit
The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) has made some changes to this year’s show, including the addition of a fireside chat.
USDA opens disadvantaged farmer grant application process
Underserved and disadvantaged farmers can learn more about U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) grants that benefit them through a webinar.
Senate committee releases farm bill framework
A new farm bill framework has been issued by a U.S. senator.
Organic produce sales expand in 2023
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has released data on organic produce sales for the previous year.
Setting farm market prices and fighting pests, diseases
The VGN May/June editor’s letter shares a variety of content including pollinator habitats, biologicals, farm market survey and more.
America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration begins
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has kicked off the 16th annual America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration (AFMC).
Vegetable, peach grower Titan Farms marks brand anniversary
Vegetable and peach grower-shipper Titan Farms is celebrating the first 10 years of one of its premium fresh peach brands.
Berries now king of fresh organic produce sales
According to the latest sales data, berries top 2023 organic fresh produce sales.
California Strawberry Commission represents industry at strawberry festival
Through an interactive booth and giveaways, the California Strawberry Commission connects with local community attendees at the one of the largest strawberry festivals in the United States
Inflation, farm input costs shape farm market prices
The latest Vegetable Growers News and Fruit Growers News Farm Market Pricing Survey shows factors influencing how farm marketers charge.
Farm Market & Agritourism: markups vs. margins
Farm Market and agritourism is important, but farm market managers need to consider markups vs. margins to ensure profitability.
Report released on ag census by congressional district
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the Congressional District Profiles and Rankings from the 2022 Census of Agriculture. This summary presents data by congressional district from the 118th Congress that includes land, farms, market value of agricultural products sold, rankings and producer characteristics.
Ohio State University Extension announces joint agritourism and OPGMA events
The Ohio Agritourism Conference and OPGMA Summer Tour combine efforts to provide valuable learning experiences.
USDA: US ag exports generated $412B in 2022
The value of U.S. agricultural exports totaled $197.4 billion in 2022 and generated $214.6 billion in economic activity for a total economic output of $412 billion, according to new USDA numbers.
Certified organic product sales hit record
Organic sales are on the rise. In the U.S., organic product sales have hit a record, according to a report.
Keeping CSA members engaged and loyal
Community supported agriculture programs have enjoyed a resurgence of interest from consumers. Learn how farm market operators can effectively run CSAs.
2024 Michigan asparagus season underway
The Michigan Asparagus season has started and the fan favorite is arriving in stores about a week earlier than normal due to warmer winter.
Georgia ag commodity commissions seek nominations
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is calling out for growers to serve on the Peach State’s agriculture commodity commissions.
Grimmway Farms to acquire San Miguel Produce
Grimmway Farms, Bakersfield, California, has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of San Miguel Produce Inc., Oxnard, California.