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Articles tagged “Farmers”
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How-To Guides
Sarah Mitchell··11 min read
How to Find Real Local Food in Your Area (Without Fake Farm Marketing)
Some of the best marketing in the grocery business is built around the word 'local.' It shows up on cartons of eggs from a thousand-mile supply chain, on bread baked in a factory, and on honey blended from four continents. The word has been stretched so thin it means almost nothing.
How-To GuidesSarah Mitchell··10 min read
10 Questions to Ask Your Farmer Before You Buy
The best way to know what you are eating is to ask the person who grew it. Most farmers are happy to answer — in fact, a farmer who bristles at honest questions is telling you something important.
For Producers
Jake Torres··12 min read
How to Start a Small Farm Business That Actually Pays
Starting a small farm is easy. Starting a small farm that pays the bills is much harder. The difference between the two is not land, and it is not grit. It is product mix, margins, and where you sell.
Producer SpotlightsSarah Mitchell··8 min read
Meet Green Acres Farm: Three Generations of Sustainable Farming
The Hendricks family has been farming the same 200 acres in Lancaster County since 1998. What started as a modest vegetable operation has grown into one of the region's most respected organic farms, supplying restaurants, farmers markets, and direct-to-consumer customers across Pennsylvania.
Seasonal Guides
Emma Chen··5 min read
Fall Harvest Guide: What to Buy Direct This October
October is one of the best months to buy direct from local producers. From winter squash and root vegetables to fresh-pressed cider and late-season honey, the fall harvest offers an incredible variety of products at peak quality.
Recipes & UsesSarah Mitchell··7 min read
5 Recipes Using Local Farm-Fresh Eggs
Farm-fresh eggs are one of the easiest entry points to buying local. The difference in quality is immediately visible: deep golden yolks, firm whites, and a richness that supermarket eggs simply cannot match.