Study: Farmers’ Market Frauds Don’t Bother Everyone Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 27, 2012 Doing business with a farmers’ market vendor selling non-local food might bother some shoppers, but not all, according […]Read More
Use Video To Your Farm’s Advantage By Paul Rusnak|September 20, 2012 When it comes to employing successful social media strategies, patience is a must, consistency is key, and personality […]
Promoting Pennsylvania Farm Markets Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 11, 2012 The Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program is once again encouraging consumers to visit local farm markets through a marketing […]
Announcing America’s Favorite Farmers’ Markets Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 7, 2012 American Farmland Trust, an organization that seeks to save the land that sustains the food industry by protecting […]
Opinion: Farm To School Solution Makes Sense By Paul Rusnak|August 27, 2012 When recalling fond school day memories, I think you’d be hard pressed to find any that revolve […]
Farm To School Program Features Florida’s Abundance By Frank Giles|August 27, 2012 In January, Florida joined only two other states in the U.S. (Texas and New Jersey) that have moved […]
Florida’s Chef Brings A Taste Of Home To London By Frank Giles|August 17, 2012 Florida’s Chef Justin Timineri played the role of food ambassador during the recent 2012 Summer Olympic Games in […]
Community Engagement And Farm Marketing By Richard VanVranken|August 10, 2012 There’s a lot of buzz in corporate America these days about community engagement. Indeed, there are vice presidents […]
First Florida Farm To School Bid Set Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2012 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced its first procurement of fresh produce to be […]
U.S. Olympians Get Taste Of Fresh From Florida Fare Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 30, 2012 In between competitions, athletes of the U.S. Olympic team are refueling with Fresh From Florida food at the […]
Opinion: You Are What You Eat By Paul Rusnak|July 27, 2012 Mainstream media knows what it takes to hold an audience: fear. The networks have the metrics to prove […]
Ten Tips To Succeed In Social Media By Rebecca M. Bartels|July 19, 2012 It wasn’t too long ago that the Internet, and social media, was likened to the Wild Wild West. […]
An App To Get Kids To Eat Their Veggies Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 18, 2012 Parents who are perplexed by their preschooler’s dislike of vegetables may find help in a science-based video game […]
Focus On Consumers By Jeff Hyde | Kathleen M. Kelley|July 11, 2012 Selling direct to consumers on the farm property can range from roadside stands to pick-your-own to a market […]
Farming Video Goes Viral Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 6, 2012 [Updated July 10, 2012] Take a parody of a popular Top 40 song (LMFAO’s “I’m Sexy And I […]
Opinion: Proud To Promote Florida’s Home-Grown Goods By Adam Putnam|May 27, 2012 Florida produces nearly 300 commodities during its year-round growing season. With fresh fruits and vegetables and vibrant aquaculture, […]
California Growers Can Learn Agritourism Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 8, 2012 The University of California Small Farm Program and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Division of […]
Opinion: Marketing Lessons From A Beet Farmer By Brian Sparks|May 4, 2012 Dwight Schrute is a lot like many of you. He has a full-time day job working in sales. […]
Opinion: Growers Can Be Stars By David Eddy|May 3, 2012 Those who attend a lot of industry trade shows have probably heard Phil Lempert, or at least heard […]
USDA Unveils New Food Hub Resource Guide Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 24, 2012 The USDA has unveiled the first Regional Food Hub Resource Guide, bolstering its commitment to expand market opportunities […]
