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Family Farm Co-op Sells Directly to Charlotte Restaurants

I recently came across an article in the Charlotte Observer telling about the Farmers Fresh Market that was established by the North Carolina Economic Development Center.  The farm »»

Agritourism In Ontario Canada

Recently, I was in Ontario, Canada conducting ten farm mentorship consultations for the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association. I am pleased to report that they have a great variety »»

Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches & More on Family Farms!

The first day of October and time to plan your trip to the local pumpkin patch.  I have recently spent time in both Alberta and Ontario and »»

Agritourism Farms featured by Kansas Farm Bureau

It’s not often that we see a farm publication that gives us in-depth coverage of agritourism.  However, that is exactly what the Kansas Farm Bureau magazine, Kansas Living, has done »»

Agritourism Offers More Haunting Experiences

A quick visit with Jeff Alsup, owner of Honeysuckle Hill Farm and Scream Creek in Springfield, Tennessee.

I just returned from a trip to Tennessee and took »»

E-Mail newsletters provide agritourism farms best ROI

Just in case you have not heard of ROI before it stands for Return on Investment.  It’s been substantiated that e-newsletters have become the marketing method of »»

Vote Now for “America’s Most Favorite Farmers Market”

The American Farmland Trust is hosting a national contest to recognize the “most favorite” farmers markets in America – Small – Medium and Large.  If you are »»

Pick Your Own Farms – Now Accepting Customers

Across North America many family farms are now open to sell their fruits and vegetables and many also welcome folks to come pick their own. Often, as farmers, we »»

Consumers Are Purchasing More Vegetables Direct From Grower

The good news is that consumers are buying more of their produce direct from the grower according to the recent report from the USDA Economic Research Service. »»

New Agritourism Lingo – Let Go Glamping!

Recently, I learned about a new travel trend on the Today Show called “glamping.” In short, it’s glamorous camping.  Taking your family or special someone to a luxurious camp, »»