Interested in some selling tips for the market? Click here.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Spring is just around the corner and with the recent warm weather many consumers are ready for farmers markets to open. The question is, are you? Find out why this article says that "Farmer's markets are incubators for business...These markets are there to help businesses grow and get you on your feet as a farmer."
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Locally Grown Food Industry
This report indicates that locally grown food was a $4.8 billion industry in 2008, and it's not slowing down any time soon. Local foods could be $7 billion industry in 2012.
Want more details on the data? Read the USDA Report "Direct and Intermediated Marketing of Local Foods in the United States".
Want more details on the data? Read the USDA Report "Direct and Intermediated Marketing of Local Foods in the United States".
Columbia area small farmers. Whole Foods may be interested in you.
Read more: http://www.thestate.com/2012/02/22/2162318/whole-foods-auditioning-local.html#storylink=omni_popular
Read more: http://www.thestate.com/2012/02/22/2162318/whole-foods-auditioning-local.html#storylink=omni_popular
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Interested in finding new avenues to sell your product? Here are some tips for marketing to restaurants and retailers.
Marketing to Restaurants
Marketing to Independent Retailers
Marketing to Restaurants
Marketing to Independent Retailers
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Health Insurance Plan for Small Businesses
The SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce is now offering an insurance plan for small businesses. The insurance is applicable for businesses with more than one employee or partner. This includes two people who co-own the business (i.e. a husband and wife).
To find out more, visit http://www.scsbc.org/membership/healthplaninterestform.aspx
To find out more, visit http://www.scsbc.org/membership/healthplaninterestform.aspx
Sales Tips
Be More Profitable: 12 Easy Tricks
These easily implemented tweaks will help you cut sales costs while increasing revenue.
Read the article here.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
USDA Plant Hardiness Map
The new plant hardiness map has been released by the USDA. Check it out and the new GIS features here...
Soil Survey Information
An app for smart phones has been created to access soil information in the field...
CSA Planning
Have you thought about starting a CSA? Here is a great link to help you plan and manage it efficiently and effectively. It has information on production management, partnering with other farms, marketing, billing, and contracts.
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