Farm market
Industry leaders honored at Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention
The Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania, celebrated excellence in fruit and vegetable production by recognizing growers, markets, and industry leaders from across the region. More than 1,600 growers, exhibitors, Extension personnel, and... more »
Measuring success with a marketing plan
I don't know about you, but I need a plan to get up in the morning. Without one, there is a good chance that not much gets done that day. If you own a business,... more »
Define your value proposition in direct-to-retail vegetable marketing
One of the benefits of my work with Extension is visiting a wide variety of markets. Each one is unique and, either consciously or unconsciously, reflects its values and the reasons it is in business.... more »
Farm Market Pricing Survey wants operator input
Great American Media Services, which publishes Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News, is seeking farm market operator input. Properly pricing farm market produce and goods can be tricky. In the 2025 Farm Market Pricing... more »
Chicago farm market’s success
Goebbert’s Farm, a northwest Chicago suburb farm market operation, has been selling fruits and vegetables since 1948. Goebbert’s Farm, based in South Barrington, Illinois, sells a large variety of fruit and vegetables, including cabbage, cucumbers,... more »
Farmers market sales strategies to boost your success
In my great-grandfather’s diary of his farming activities, most Saturday entries read "in market." One can imagine what it took in the late 1800s to prepare for market day. Today, while travel is easier, growers... more »
GLEXPO bus tour: Fruit Ridge tour fostered farm market ideas, networking
GLEXPO bus tour: Fruit Ridge tour fostered farm market ideas, networking The Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour visited a half dozen Grand Rapids, Michigan, area locations featuring a variety of attractions, crops and... more »
Farm market email marketing strategies to boost engagement
There has been a lot of discussion about marketing methods, especially social media. While social media is an important part of any marketing plan, email marketing often gets overlooked. Farm market email marketing strategies retain... more »
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. “In... more »
NAFDMA schedules webinar on improving farm market sales
Farm market operators can learn how to improve sales. NAFDMA, the International Agritourism Association, is sponsoring a webinar to address how farm marketers can improve farm store sales. “Understanding key factors limiting farm store retail... more »
Current Issue
Shifting labor landscape: Actions spark optimism for long-term reform
Rodent attack: How growers can battle rat, squirrel, gopher damage
Optimization of row covers in organic systems: Mesotunnels and muskmelons
Hydroponic farming: Great Lakes Growers’ sustainable lettuce growing
GLEXPO: From research to real-word solutions
Owyhee’s Idaho-Oregon onion, asparagus legacy
Fresh Views: Sustainability helps farming
Protecting the plate: Why sound science must guide nation’s health policy
Farm Market & Agritourism: Improving your farm market performance
Ag Labor Review: A light at the end of the tunnel
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