Are you familiar with the term “community-supported agriculture” (CSA)? If you don’t know the term, a CSA is a program that a producer or grower offers that allows people to have a share of their crop for a price. The… Read More
Archive for the ‘Family Farms’ Category
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Traits You Want in Your Produce Distributor
When planning out your produce inventory, it’s helpful to have a reliable produce distributor to supply you with everything you need. It can be tricky finding a provider you can trust because there are so many from which to choose…. Read More
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Why Restaurants Should Partner With Local Farms
A lot of restaurants could prosper more if they decided to partner up with local farms. As long as everything is done right, both businesses will be able to see benefits in the relationship and find ways to appeal to… Read More
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Winter Crops That Farmers Can Grow
If you live somewhere around a northern climate, you’re exposed to some fairly cold weather around this time of year. You might be wondering what produce can be sold during this time because the produce that can be grown is… Read More
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Inform Your Consumers on Why They Should Support a Community Supported Agriculture
People who visit farmer’s markets have likely run into farmers who offer a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Paying a certain amount of money for getting a share of a crop can be pretty enticing for many consumers. It’s the perfect… Read More
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Why Local Produce is Important
Since we’re in the fall season, there isn’t as much seasonal produce being sold. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of delicious options you can offer from a local farm. Produce is still a highly popular area among customers… Read More
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Local Farming Vs. Industrial Farming
Farms provide a lot for businesses and communities across the country. There are local farms, and there are industrial farms, each of which has their own methods for producing food for their distributors and consumers. These different farms have different… Read More
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Types of Sustainable Farming Practices You Can Support
Sustainable farming practices serve the environment well, and there are many farmers out there who do their best to keep their land healthy. As someone who invests in various types of produce, what you choose to sell to your customers… Read More
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The Downsides of Industrial Agriculture
Industrial agriculture is how most Americans get their produce. This practice refers to farming techniques that raise produce in environments where they can maximize the density of their crops to get the highest harvest output. Modern technology is often used… Read More