…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…
Working Together: Healthful Indulgence, Clean Ingredients a Focus for Walnuts
…Marketing Consultant Keith Seiz said there’s a lot of room for growth domestically in these markets. Listen to Seiz’s full interview. WORKING TOGETHER: Healthful Indulgence, Clean Ingredients a Focus for…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…local grocery stores, truck drivers keeping supply networks open and functioning, food service workers in kitchens across the country preparing the products at markets, school lunch workers keeping America’s families…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-05-20
…Perdue’s State of the Rural Economy testimony, and how the Almond Board of California’s recent trip to the middle east is strengthening key and emerging markets. Tune in to the…