…the changes and adapt as best as possible to the current conditions. “Some markets are doing extraordinarily well, other markets are very challenging right now and it’s just a matter…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
…produce through farmers markets, CSAs, and other direct to consumer outlets. Collins will be discussing how to adapt marketing strategies to address COVID-19 restrictions, as well as connecting with customers…
Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on Farmers
…local farmers and farmer’s markets for help with fresh produce and other staples. Community-supported agriculture (CSA), the act of purchasing a share from local farms has increased intensely around the…
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
…foodservice industry and some of the institutional markets such as schools are areas where organic is still working to make inroads. The organic sector’s main driver has typically been retail…
The Western View: It’s Time to go to a Farmers’ Market
The growers that rely on direct marketing have suffered badly during this pandemic. These growers sell through farmers’ markets and to specialty restaurants. The restaurants have closed, and the farmers’…
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
…that farmers saw those markets go away overnight. As those markets temporarily deflated, there has been a surge in demand at grocery stores, and food banks. According to the American…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-07-20
…coronavirus is impacting farmers who sell their products directly to consumers at farmers’ markets and how American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund is looking to help. Tune in to the…
Pandemic Markets Continue Roller Coaster Season for California Citrus
…citrus growers dealing with low prices. Before exports could increase from that news, parts of the United States started shutting down because of COVID-19. “You still have a lot of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the roller coaster of citrus markets due to the…
Trade Progress with China Despite Pandemic Challenges
…with nearly 500 American beef plants already having received approval for export. China has also updated the list of American facilities that are eligible to export distillers dried grains with…
Direct Marketing Farmers Hit Hardest During Pandemic
…grocery sector, the closure of restaurants has taken a toll on farms who depend on restaurant sales. The farmers markets that remain open are also seeing a dramatic decline in…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-27-20
…with its farming operation. Also, HLB was found in San Bernadino leading to an expansion of quarantine zones and amidst efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, many farmers’ markets…
Farmers’ Markets Remain Open in Most Areas
…closure of many stores and businesses. Public health officials have declared Certified Farmers’ Markets as an essential public service which is equivalent to grocery stores. The state’s farmers’ markets can…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…as well as maintaining stable and fair markets. AFBF called for close monitoring of production interruptions at dairy processors, meat packing facilities and other processing facilities. AFBF is also requesting…