Marketing
Kansas Pumpkin, Gourd Farm Ventures into Agritourism
Pumpkins and gourds complement two of Brenda Renyer's passions: autumn and crafting. That passion for growing and creating has helped Brenda and her family turn Renyer's Pumpkin Farm in Wetmore, Kan., into a local destination.... more »
Project Creates New Vegetable Growers in North Carolina
North Carolina's Onslow County is not the easiest place to start a commercial vegetable farm. The obstacles are many. First, there's the limited availability of land. Located in the southeastern part of the state on... more »
Farm Bill Passes, Specialty Crops get Bigger Piece
The House and Senate passed the 2008 Farm Bill by veto-proof margins in May, but President George W. Bush vetoed it anyway. But during the override process, it was discovered the president didn't veto the... more »
’Buy Local’ is More Than Just a Marketing Gimmick
If you're older than 50, you probably remember when "buy local" might have been a slogan you used if you were involved in a boycott of bananas, oranges and iceberg lettuce. Not that many years... more »
Most Florida Tomatoes Cleared
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reached an agreement that will allow most Florida tomatoes to move back into commerce, according to the Produce Marketing Association.... more »
Award-winning Farm Market Puts Emphasis on Education
Weston Red Barn Farm puts an emphasis on authenticity. The farm has an old-fashioned feel to it, and that's no accident. Brick and lumber are used instead of concrete, and power lines are buried underground.... more »
Florida’s Tomato Growers Taking it on the Chin
Rising input costs. Shrinking profits. Expensive food-safety measures. Projected budget cuts to research and Extension programs. Labor and immigration controversies – even accusations of slavery. It's safe to say Florida's tomato growers have seen better... more »
Wanted: Vegetable Growers with Interesting Stories
Back in February 2005, I introduced myself to you, the readers of The Vegetable Growers News. I was a lowly staff writer then, and knew virtually nothing about what it takes to grow vegetables and... more »
Bus Tour to Board in Iowa for Education, Networking and Fun
If you want to make over your farm market marketing strategy, network with other farm marketers, learn from seasoned vintners and hear the latest in agricultural research, then you won't want to miss the Southwest... more »
Emperor of Mirth Keeps the Fun Coming
Bill Bakan takes fun so seriously at Maize Valley Market & Winery that he refers to himself as the Fun Czar. Besides being serious about fun, he had other reasons for adopting the title. First... more »
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