Marketing
National Direct Ag Marketing Summit set for September
United States Department of Agriculture, Farm Credit, Farmers Market Coalition, Food Distribution Research Society and National Value Added Conference will collaborate to offer the 2018 Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit. The 2018 National Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit,... more »
New Michigan ag director pursues China trade missions
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gordon Wenk will continue the department’s work with Michigan businesses when he leads the next trade mission to Beijing and Guangzhou, China, September 17-21. This mission will... more »
Agritourism association appoints new executive, staff team
Alexandria, Virginia-based North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) has selected Corey Connors as its new executive director. This appointment comes after Charlie Touchette, who provided NAFDMA with association management services for nearly 20 years, formally... more »
Metro Atlanta mobile markets ready for another market season
There’s nothing tastier than fresh greens or summer tomatoes from the neighborhood farmers market, but if you can’t make it to a market in metro Atlanta this summer, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has you... more »
Quarterly retail, foodservice trend reports released by United Fresh
United Fresh has released two quarterly retail and foodservice trend reports: The FreshFacts on Retail Q1 2018 report, produced in partnership with Nielsen Fresh, measures retail price and sales trends for the top 10 fruit and... more »
Farm wedding venues would be protected under Michigan bill
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) supports a bill that has been referred to the House Agriculture Committee. House Bill 5947, introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Potterville, would amend the state zoning and enabling law to prevent... more »
USDA halts plans for new organic marketing board
The USDA has ended a proposed rule to establish a national research and promotion program for certified organic products. The decision also terminates the proposed rule on referendum procedures. USDA based the termination on lack... more »
Reception Honoring Women in Produce to feature Jewell
Cindy Jewell, vice president of marketing at California Giant Berry Farms, will be the honoree and featured speaker at the Reception Honoring Women in Produce, Tuesday, June 26, at United Fresh 2018 in Chicago. Prior... more »