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Fresh Views: Alstede Farms leverages social media platforms, emails to assist with its success

Alstede Farms, is a majority-female owned family farm that is now entering its second generation with myself and my sister as owners. Our business grows more than 800 acres of fruits and vegetables, and social... more »

Understanding your market’s shoppers

Gathering customer data is vital for retail farm markets. It helps to understand customer preferences, enhance service offerings and refine marketing strategies to improve the customer experience. But what are the most effective data collection... more »

Farm Market & Agritourism: Complementary markets promote local agriculture

Recently, I attended a regional grower meeting where I gave a presentation on a pilot project collecting pricing data at farmers markets for the USDA. One of the growers made the comment that he thought... more »

Connecting innovation and education at the Great Lakes EXPO

The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO provide ample opportunities to connect with key decision-makers on the show floor. This three-day event features over 70 educational sessions and... more »

American Cider Association calls on cider makers to participate in survey

The American Cider Association (ACA) is urging commercial cider makers to participate in its 2023 Cider Production Survey. The survey's purpose is aimed at gathering vital production data to provide Congress, media and buyers information... more »

New Jersey celebrates Farmers Market Week in Ocean City

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn highlighted the 25th Annual National Farmers Market Week during a visit to the Ocean City Farmers Market. The USDA-designated week runs from Aug. 4-10, and is designed to... more »

Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour offers unique agritourism experience

The highly anticipated annual Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 is set to take place on Monday, Dec. 9, offering a unique opportunity for individuals involved in farm marketing and agritourism. The event is a full-day... more »

Oishii expands berry distribution to East Coast farmers markets

Oishii, a vertical farming company, will distribute its Omakase and Koyo berries at East Coast farmers markets from July 21-Sept. 1. The expansion brings the Omakase and Koyo berries to markets in New York, New... more »