Vegetables are a valuable part of people’s diets, and for this reason, there are always people ready to buy them, as long as they are from the right source. Many vegetables are produced on trustworthy farms that always enforce healthy… Read More
Archive for the ‘Family Farms’ Category
Why Encourage Consumers to Visit Farmers’ Markets
Farmers’ markets are about more than just the food; they’re about bringing local communities together and supporting the farmers in your area. This makes farmers’ markets much more personal than your average supermarket, and many consumers may enjoy supporting these… Read More
Ask Your Farmer These Questions
Consumers highly value knowing the quality of the food they eat, and they like to know where their food is grown. For these reasons, people like to establish strong relationships with the farmers who grow and harvest their produce. Before… Read More
Comparing Hydroponics With Traditional Farming
Farmers have stuck to traditional farming methods for hundreds of years, and these farming practices have been great for providing people with delicious crops. Even as seeds become genetically engineered, irrigation becomes more advanced, and farming equipment becomes more efficient,… Read More
Things to Consider Before Committing to a Produce Supplier
There are some key things that need to be considered before committing to any produce supplier. If you are operating a food-services company or any hospitality venue, knowing where your food is coming from is key to your success. The… Read More
Convincing Consumers to Become Part of a Community-Supported Agriculture
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
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
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
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
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