The Small Farmer’s Guide to Post-Harvest Care

The Small Farmer’s Guide to Post-Harvest Care

by | Jul 7, 2017

LOCAL FARMERS HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF FRESHNESS Unfortunately, that advantage can be lost by poor harvesting, packaging, and storage practices. The purpose of this eBook is to prepare new farmers and future farmers with the basics of post harvest handling and storage....

3: Costs & Profits of Microgreens

by | Jun 16, 2017

Takeaways: Things like pricing and suppliers vary so much that the numbers for microgreens cannot be universal. (0:04) There are two important types of costs to consider: fixed and variable. (0:24) Profit from microgreens can vary hugely, but don’t sell yourself short...

3: Q&A

by | Jun 8, 2017

What’s the best way to display my produce? This runs the gambit from very simple to very complex. If you’re just starting out, I would keep it simple. Always bring a tablecloth; these tables are sitting out, and it keeps things clean. Pick one type of container...
How to Design a Successful Farm Brand

How to Design a Successful Farm Brand

by | Apr 11, 2017 | Farming as a Business

To get your foot in the door for your market and then grow within that market, you need a farm brand that sticks. What is a brand? A lot of new business owners and farmers think a brand is the name of the farm, the logo, and a couple of business cards. A true brand...
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