Category: farm market
$26.8M in USDA grants aims to strengthen farmers markets nationwide
Federal funding boost will support farmers markets, agritourism and local food distribution. See how the programs help grow sales.
Farm Market & Agritourism: finding and keeping your CSA members
Learn strategies from one expert on how to bring in and retain farm market CSA customers to help grow farm profits.
Michigan Agritourism Convention marks 20th anniversary with education, farm tours
Michigan’s 20th Agritourism Convention in Frankenmuth will feature farm tours, workshops and expert speakers. Get details on the event now.
Take FGN’s 2026 Farm Market Pricing Survey
Fruit Growers News is collecting pricing data for fruits, vegetables, baked goods and more. Take the 2026 Farm Market Pricing Survey now!
Strategies to attract today’s farm market shoppers
Learn practical strategies that can help you understand your farm market customers and what they will buy before you grow.
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
The specialty crop world held its annual get together in Michigan. Find out what growers, researchers and industry pros saw at the show.
Blueberry legacy: Tawas Blueberry Farm remains a staple of its community
Tawas Blueberry Farm grows blueberries along Lake Huron. Read how the grower has experienced success with u-pick operations.
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
There’s a new MSHS leader. Read more about Kyle Weber of MM Farms’ tree fruit leadership
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard began in 1936. Read how the family operation switched to a retail focus.
Farm Market & Agritourism: What to do when market fluctuation affects prices
Farm market price swings can give operators headaches. Learn what to do to counter market price fluctuations.
Farm Market & Agritourism: Aligning farm market products with consumer values
Consumer values can be aligned with farm market products. Read how farm market operators can improve their consumer marketing.
Improving your farm market performance
Improving farm market performance takes effort. Read some tips on how increasing performance can help improve sales.
Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success
Pennsylvania pome success. Read about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.
Top fresh food marketing trends for 2025
The fresh food industry is evolving in response to consumer preferences. Learn how successful brands can adapt to the changes.
Sensory merchandising helps retail sales
Purchasing fresh food may be the exception to the demise of in-person retail. Learn how sensory merchandising can aid retail sales.
Farm market challenges: Labor, input costs drive farm market pricing
Inflation, inputs and labor press farm markets. Learn about the challenges facing farm market operators in this year’s Farm Market Survey.
Effective methods for collecting customer data in retail farm markets
Understanding customer behavior is essential for farm markets. Read more about how collecting consumer data can help farm market marketing.
Pittsburgh training center to build urban ag farm
Pittsburgh’s Bidwell Training Center has received a grant to build an urban farm and market. Read how the facilities will help the community.
Diversification aids Michigan’s Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill grows apples, vegetables and strawberries. Learn how the willingness to diversify helped it succeed for 80 years.