How CSA Is Growing To Be a Berry Good Sales Opportunity By John R. Clark|December 8, 2020 The marketing mode of community supported agriculture is all about taking it to the people. And folks want fresh berries.Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
How Tega Hills Farm Reinvented Itself During Lockdown By Carol Miller | Lyneida M. Hustick|December 2, 2020 Long-nurtured relationships helped this vegetable growing operation pivot from restaurants to all-new customers during the pandemic.
Why Consumers Count So Much With Produce Growers [Opinion] By Carol Miller|November 25, 2020 Especially during turbulent times, focusing on your end customers will guide you to a better future.
Bold Brand Refresh Rolled Out by Wish Farms Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 11, 2020 See what the longtime berry producer has in mind to sweeten its marketing and communication efforts.
Ways to Keep Agritourism Relevant Through the COVID-19 Pandemic By Richard VanVranken|October 21, 2020 Here are some tips on how to keep your customers safe and still make a profit this fall.
Make Way for a New Wave of Agritourism By Thomas Skernivitz|September 15, 2020 When the pandemic ends, will your operation be ready to profit from the ‘new golden age of travel’?
Plan in Place to Investigate Mexican Fruit and Vegetable Imports into U.S. Posted by Frank Giles|September 3, 2020 Trump Administration-led probe to focus on negative impacts on seasonal perishable produce, particularly in Florida and Georgia.
U-Pick Farms Growing to Be Great Escape From Pandemic By Thomas Skernivitz|September 1, 2020 With little to do thanks to coronavirus concerns, the public swarms to pick their own produce in search of a healthy diversion.
The Recovering Foodservice Sector: What to Expect By Carol Miller|June 17, 2020 New report from Rabobank reveals recovery is going better than what you might expect.
Farm Markets Will Have a New Normal this Summer By Matthew J. Grassi|June 10, 2020 Expect to implement new standards to keep your customers safe from the coronavirus. Experts at The Ohio State University weigh in on what to expect.
A Vegetable Farm Reinvents Itself to Weather the Pandemic By Carol Miller|June 3, 2020 Until now, organic grower Stoneboat Farm depended on restaurant sales. Here’s how they’ve redefined themselves in 2020.
USDA Clarifies Decision to Ease Country of Origin Labeling Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 30, 2020 The Florida ag commissioner was not cool with the move to temporarily suspend enforcement amid coronavirus chaos. The government agency explained.
Small Farmers’ Guide to the COVID-19 Outbreak Posted by David Eddy|March 23, 2020 Now is the time for direct-market growers to determine the best methods to find and connect with your customers.
Want to Grow Demand for American Produce? Here’s One Way By Frank Giles|March 2, 2020 Learn more about a grassroots movement that gives a voice to growers being hit by unfair trade practices and massive imports from Mexico and South America.
How to Get a Bigger Cut of Your Farm Crop’s Retail Price By Bill Brinkerhoff | Kathy Sample|February 5, 2020 Argus Farm Stop’s Bill Brinkerhoff and Kathy Sample are breaking the retail model, giving growers a 75% cut of what consumers pay!
Does What You Grow on Your Farm Spark Joy? By Frank Giles|January 27, 2020 A new report from the Produce Marketing Association shows the more life and work moves online, the more we value simple, real experiences.
How a ‘GMO Survivor’ Really Feels About the Value of Sound Science By David Eddy|November 27, 2019 One farming operation’s marketing strategy can undermine consumer confidence in the entire industry.
8 Food Trends on the Menu for 2020 Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 25, 2019 Industry experts take a stab at what’s coming in hot from the field to the fork.
How Much Money Will Thanksgiving Gobble up This Year? Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 21, 2019 34th annual survey from American Farm Bureau digs into Turkey Day economics. Find out what a classic spread for 10 will cost and more.
Heirloom Grapefruit Makes a Comeback in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 7, 2019 IMG Citrus is reintroducing a classic to the U.S. marketplace.