Agritourism Proving To Be a Boon for More and More Berry Growers

Thanks to the coronavirus, the Wild, Wild West nature of PYO may never be the same again. New ground rules reigned in 2020, and growers liked the taste.

Industry stakeholders excited for the new year after coping surprisingly well during a chaotic 2020.

With little to do thanks to coronavirus concerns, the public swarms to pick their own produce in search of a healthy diversion.

Expect new ways to run berry farms, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Check out several steps to prevent illness at your operation through best practices, communication, and disinfection.

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.

Gary and Stephanie Craft of G and S Orchards make quality and crop diversity a hallmark of their operation.

When it comes to operations who invite the public to pick their own produce, there are some strong selections out there.

The Hill family of Southern Hill Farms continues to up their efforts to diversify business and stay out ahead of a competitive market.

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

This time of year brings a renewed interest in everything apples — apple pies, cider, apple-scented candles. So […]

Although each of the growers I talked to has his or her own take on a pricing structure, […]

If there’s one mission impossible for pick-your-own operations, it might just be how to set a pricing structure. Odds […]

U-Pick Farming increases revenue, helps with labor, and educates consumers about agriculture.

Break down barriers with proven ideas to put your produce in front of consumers.

  Since Tom O’Brien and his family moved to Florida from New Jersey in the 1970s, there has […]

At a recent Virginia statewide berries conference held at Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA, growers were asked if […]