Today we’re continuing our advice about selling your product at a local farmer’s market. We know that you know your farm, and you know how to manage your land. But many family farms find themselves at a loss when it comes to the marketing side of things. Here are some ideas to get you going:

Invest in Some Modern Tech

Farmer’s markets might conjure up images of the a rustic, down-home, bygone era, but certain items of tech will still save your bacon when the time comes. Customers today expect a certain standard of convenience. Not only will this make the transaction process go smoother and build your customer base, but it will also make you stand out as a smart and modern business. read more →

Now that the days are longer and your first harvest is in, it’s time to sell your produce at the local farmer’s market. But how can you make sure that you stand out? How can you make enough of a profit that the market booth’s fee is worth it?

Here are a few tips that will help you shine. Check back later for a second post with more tips and advice. read more →

This is a continuation from Understanding Farm Subsidies part 1.

Since the beginning the United States, farm subsidies have been a core part of agricultural policy. However, the purposes and reasoning behind farm subsidies have radically changed over the course of our history. Today, only about .1% of the population work on farms, and less than 1% work in agriculture at all. However, when the country began, nearly half of the population needed to work in agriculture, in order to keep the entire country fed. This means that the policy surrounding farm subsidies has had to adapt to this changing landscape. Here is some information to help you understand the modern farm subsidy situation… read more →

Since the beginning the United States, farm subsidies have been a core part of agricultural policy. However, the purposes and reasoning behind farm subsidies have radically changed over the course of our history. Today, only about .1% of the population work on farms, and less than 1% work in agriculture at all. However, when the country began, nearly half of the population needed to work in agriculture, in order to keep the entire country fed. This means that the policy surrounding farm subsidies has had to adapt to this changing landscape. Here is some information to help you understand the modern farm subsidy situation… read more →

Whether we like it or not, there is only a limited amount of farmland that can sustain the amount of crops that we need to grow to support our populations. This is why engaging in sustainable farming practices is such an important aspect of our agricultural industry. Not only are these practices more sustainable, they are also highly efficient and able to utilize a better yield, over time. While new techniques are being developed all the time, here are several of the most important sustainable farming practices being used in the world, right now… read more →