There has been a considerable amount of research conducted on how free samples improve sales. The consensus is that even when a few people abuse the system, sales increase dramatically when samples are offered.

White House Fruit Farm has been in Canfield, Ohio, since the early 1800s. It wasn’t until 1968 that […]

The EcoDairy in Vancouver, British Columbia, is not only a working dairy, but is also a learning center and museum. If you are looking for appealing ways to help consumers better understand how farms work, here are a few ideas you can steal for your own farm market.

Our panelists will walk you through what is expected of you as a supplier, and what characteristics increases a grower’s chance of winning the contract.

We asked fruit and vegetable direct marketers which crops they are growing and if their 2016 production will […]

Zippy Duvall weighs in on priority issues.

Hydro Harvest Farms in Ruskin has built a loyal following by serving and engaging the community.

British Columbia’s former ag minister spoke with attendees at NAFDMA’s Convention about the political realities surrounding food policies.

Laws passed decades ago to protect small farms aren’t keeping up with the realities of modern farmers and their marketing efforts. Restrictions can shut down hosting weddings, but offer incentives to open wineries.

Chef and consultant Chuck Currie told NAFDMA Convention attendees the basic principles of what makes a farm market eatery a success or a flop.

We visited several farm markets, as well as poultry and cheese farms and garden shops, this past week. Here are just a few of the best ideas we spied.

Growers don’t meet 65% approval needed for passage.

The 2016 NAFDMA Convention is right around the corner. This year, the event is being held in the […]

Which issues are the biggest concerns for farm marketers? The answers might surprise you! (Hint, weather is not No. 1, or even No. 2.)

Three years ago, Denise Bosworth returned to work on her family’s farm for the first time in 17 […]

It’s well known that farm marketers are located primarily in the Eastern half of the U.S. and that […]

In early December, the Great Lakes Expo organized a day of tours for farm marketers. The Great Lakes Expo […]

Krupp Farms in Comstock Park, MI, sells 100% of its produce on the farm, but since it’s open only from […]

American Farm Marketer wants to know about your recent successes and frustrations. And we’d love to hear about the best […]