Category: farm market
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.
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.
Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour offers unique agritourism experience
The annual Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 is set to take place on Dec. 9, and it provides educational and networking opportunities.
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.
Managing increased customer traffic at your farm market
Managing increased customer traffic at your farm market is important. Read how proper management can increase sales.
Great Lakes EXPO 2024: Premier event for specialty crop ag innovation, networking
The 2024 edition of the Great Lakes EXPO will take place Dec. 10-12 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
2023 farm market statistics highlight resilience and growth
Farmers markets and retail farm markets play a crucial role in connecting consumers with locally sourced produce and goods.
Unveiling the divide: Brand versus logo
A few years ago, I was asked to attend a meeting of a local ag organization who had developed a branding program for their members to use that would identify that their products were produced within the county. One of the members asked me how the organization could get its members to use the brand. I responded, “You don’t have a brand. You have a very nice logo.”
American Farmland Trust kicks off annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration
American Farmland Trust (AFT) has kicked off the 16th annual America’s Farmer’s Market Celebration (AFMC).
Farm Market & Agritourism: markups vs. margins
A retail farm market manager needs to understand business needs. Learn why understanding markups and margins is important.
Inflation, farm input costs shape farm market prices
The latest Fruit Growers News Farm Market Pricing Survey shows how leading farm marketers charge for fruits, vegetables and more.
Deadline for USDA local ag grants is May 14
The USDA has several Local Agricultural Market Programs that are offering grants to promote farmers markets, local food programs and regional food partnerships.
Keeping CSA members engaged and loyal
Since the pandemic, community supported agriculture (CSA) programs have enjoyed a resurgence of interest from consumers. We shouldn’t take this renewed interest for granted.
GLEXPO Bus Tour: Where farm marketers exchange ideas
The Great Lakes EXPO Farm Market Bus Tour visited six Grand Rapids, Michigan-area locations featuring a variety of attractions, crops and products.
Farm Market and Agritourism: Effective pricing methods
Setting the right prices for your produce at farmers markets is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you want to attract customers with competitive prices, and on the other, you need to ensure profitability for your business.
Ciderhuset savors tradition in Norway’s fjords
Norwegian orchardists Åge Eitungjerde and Eli-Grete Høyvik have cultivated a rich legacy in cider and juice production that unfolds against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sognefjord on Norway’s western coast.
Farm Market & Agritourism: Establish your business as a destination
In digital marketing, we usually create a website first and think about the mobile appearance second. It may be time to reverse that practice, particularly if we attempt to develop a sense of destination with our marketing efforts. The market is where you want to be!
Farm Market & Agritourism: Revolutionize customer relationships
Business are changing in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Learn how farm market businesses can better connect with their customers.
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention to include strawberry growers group
Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, North American Strawberry Growers Association, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, Maryland State Horticultural Society, New Jersey State Horticultural Society, Virginia State Horticultural Society, Penn State, University of Maryland, Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Extension