Category: Marketing

Fruit Growers News | March 2025

Mark Evans leads Michigan fruit growers with focus on education and research

Mark Evans advances Midwest fruit orchard management through MSHS leadership, grower education, research support and farm innovation.

Fruit Growers News | March 2025

Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for leadership in peach growing operations 

South Carolina’s Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for excellence in peach growing operations and a legacy of family farming success.

Fruit Growers News | March 2025

Women in agriculture lead change and innovation

There are more women in ag. Read how ag women are leading fruit farms, boosting innovation and shaping the future of the industry.

Fruit Growers News | March 2025

Cattail Organics grows community through organic fruit production

Cattail Organics thrives through organic fruit production, soil health innovation and sustainable farming in Wisconsin’s short growing season.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 28, 2025

Organic fruits’ sugar rush

As Americans battle against a deluge of added sugars in packaged foods and many other facets of the modern diet, new varieties of fruits with eye-catching, sugar-fueled names continue to hit the market.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 18, 2025

Organic acreage, sales increasing

The amount of certified organic land in the U.S. more than doubled from 2000 to 2021.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

How to build a strong value proposition for direct-to-retail fruit marketing

Learn how to craft value propositions that strengthen direct-to-retail fruit marketing, attract customers and build long-term loyalty.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Great Lakes EXPO bus tour showcases farmers market fruit marketing ideas

Learn how the GLEXPO bus tour highlighted farmers market fruit marketing and retail innovation across Michigan’s Fruit Ridge region.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Email marketing strategies for farm businesses

Email and social media are important in marketing. Read how farm markets can incorporate social media marketing into their marketing efforts.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Wish Farms builds a legacy through organic fruit production and innovation

Berries are Wish Farms’ calling card. Read more about how four generations of family members help the grower grow and ship berries globally.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Stevenson’s Strawberries

Stevenson’s Strawberries is a popular Maine strawberry and pumpkin farms. Read how the farm’s owners want to continue the legacy in the next generation.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 04, 2025

New markets may be required for organic growers

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.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 03, 2025

Virginia wine and grape grower honored

Emily Hodson has won the ninth annual Rich Smith Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the American grape and wine industry.

Fruit Growers News | January 2025

Farm Market & Agritourism: Best practices for a successful season

There are best practices for successful farm market seasons. Learn how farmers markets can incorporate best practices, including signage, clean displays and storytelling to boost sales.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 23, 2025

Home gardening time reported

Americans are spending less time gardening, according to a survey.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 22, 2025

NAFDMA to host webinar on improving farm market sales

NAFDMA, the International Agritourism Association, is sponsoring a webinar to address how farm marketers can improve farm store sales.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 20, 2025

USApple announces 2025 NextGen Apple Fellowship class

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) announces the newest members of its leadership development program, the NextGen Apple Fellowship.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 17, 2025

Mississippi blueberries growing in popularity, challenges

In Mississippi, blueberries are growing in popularity, but are not without production challenges.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 16, 2025

Report: Organic produce sales returns to 2021 volume

The organic market’s upward trend continues in the third quarter of 2024, with moderately slower growth compared with Q2 performance, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 10, 2025

Apple holdings decreasing

Apple storage continues to decline.

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