Running a thriving farm market today requires more than offering fresh produce. It demands strategic decision-making based on data. Identifying underperforming products is one of the most overlooked... more »
Weed control in organic agriculture comes in many forms, from physical methods and flame weeding to biological approaches such as cover cropping and crowding planting. Full Hollow Farm... more »
It's crucial to shift our focus from working “'in”' our business to working “'on”' our business. By doing so, we can grasp the customer's journey and identify potential... more »
Understanding customer behavior and preferences is essential for the success of retail farm markets. By collecting valuable customer data, farm market owners can tailor their offerings, improve customer... more »
Battling burrowing rodent wildlife pests is more challenging today than a couple of decades ago. Last year saw a spike in vole numbers throughout the western U.S., said Roger Baldwin, a University of ... more »
The new head of the Michigan State Horticulture Society (MSHS) is following in his father's footsteps by heading the organization that works to strengthen the state’s fruit and vegetable production ... more »
As the global population continues to grow and concerns for the health of the environment increase, the pressure on farmers to adopt sustainable growing practices has never been greater.
Sustainabi... more »
“The federal government implemented a social program that farmers and ranchers are required to run.” A friend of mine said something like that the other day, and I told her it was interesting to t... more »
As we move further into 2025, the fresh food industry is evolving rapidly in response to consumer preferences, technological advances and global sustainability concerns. The most successful brands wil... more »