Do Local Food Farms Make Good Business?

A study by David Swenson found that a six-state region of the Midwestern United States is primed to increase its local food production. These six states are Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Wisconsin. Swenson identified 28 fresh fruits and vegetables that could greatly increase regional farm sales, generating a retail Read more

How to Promote a Farmers Market

A farmers market is a physical retail environment where local growers, producers and vendors sell their products directly to the public. These events may be held indoors or outdoors and typically consist of stands, tables, and booths. Produce, live animals, and sometimes plants are sold at these events. Prepared foods Read more