Livestock Market Report Today

To do this, at the very bottom of the cardboard sheet, measure 2 inches horizontally toward the inside of the box on both sides, and a 1/2 inch from the bottom of the box. The good news is that you can turn these uninformed shoppers into knowledgeable...

Here's the thing—your farm has to make money. You don't need a film school degree to make a fun little farm video—just pull out your phone and hit “record” when the chickens are acting silly or the flowers are dancing in the wind.

Chives, Parsley and Cilantro: When the herb is 6 inches or taller, clip from the outside of the clump, approximately 1/2 inch from soil level to encourage new growth. This trimming stimulates the plants to put out new growth, so before you know it, you...

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Spinach is easy to grow during most seasons and easy for customers to use, but you can get more out of this crop with these marketing methods. Restaurants, retail or farmers markets are all good fits for marketing and selling this crop.

Tablecloths are a nice start, so is having a few flowers or subtle decorations (pictures of the farm, for instance) to draw customers, even if you're not selling those things. Chalkboards generally look better than dry erase boards.

If you choose this approach or even if you follow a more traditional growing schedule, you can sell many items at farmers markets before your main crops are ready to harvest. Resale Items (New or Vintage) Cookie Cutters Vintage Glass Rolling Pins Marbles...

If you get customers into your booth and keep your food looking fresh, having a successful fall market should be a breeze—a nice, cool, welcome one after a long, hot summer. Some farmers might complain that a lot of customers don't look primarily for...

Create Value-Added Products Soups, purees, baby food and ravioli make some of the best value adds for butternut squash. Whatever you can do to make the crop look abundant. However, that's not always possible or necessarily how to get the best price.

The curious common name was given the plant because of the quick color change of blossoms.Brunfelsia propagation can be done through tip cuttings taken from the current season's growth or from seeds.

However, season extension is not, of course, relegated solely to the summer crops. Plus, $3 and $5 are simple numbers that can make your transactions move more quickly. It's simple and straightforward for customer and farmer alike.

Then again, the chef might show you just what size he or she wants, then you pick them right at that stage. When faced with abundance, it's good for farmers to examine all the ways to sell cucumbers—because there are a lot.

How much labor do you devote to them? I also recommend pint sizes for market and having some pint and quart sizes for restaurants. Ensuring they maintain their good looks at market is your biggest challenge, so I recommend a tub with ice water to set...

Most customers are accustomed to the lighter flavor of softneck garlic they have purchased from the grocery store. Note cards with your logo and a bold price held in place above your product by a floral card holder looks professional and catches the eye.

If it doesn't drain quickly and completely or if it compacts easily, work in plenty of compost and a few handfuls of sand. This is its nature, and nothing you do will convince it to bloom in extreme heat.Likewise, it may not bloom if it doesn't get the...

Do not fertilize at planting time.As part of your yesterday, today and tomorrow plant care, water the shrub during dry spells to keep the soil from completely drying out and fertilize once a year in spring.Yesterday, today and tomorrow shrubs grow 7 to...

The difficult nature of the work makes it challenging to find additional help. Both companies believe in small farms and love the collective's produce, Matthews says. Because their spaces are relatively small, they grow broccolini rather than full heads...

Stepheni Norton of Dickinson Farm in National City, California, found hipsters hanging out at ChuckAlek Biergarten, a local independent brewery, so this small urban organic farm just down the coast from San Diego now runs what has been called the “Tiniest...

You can find a lot of businesses—including small bakeshops and artisan pizza joints—who might want to buy a weekly round of arugula. However, just because I love growing a crop doesn't mean it will fly off your shelves (though I will say that being...

These are usually free. If planning to offer food samples, you might need to attend a food-safety class. It turns out, every state, county and city has different farmers market vendor rules and regulations.

One obligatory note about this would be to OK the use with the photographer and always give them credit. Having a folder of photos (I recommend 20 to 50 good ones) can really help with online announcements, making posters for your farm, business cards,...

Cider (72.1 percent), pumpkins (49 percent), honey (48 percent) and gourds (25.6 percent) lead the miscellaneous group. Better prices for your goods, control over pricing and prompt, direct payment head the list.

When deciding what form your fleece and fiber will take, start with what you know best. Cardboard boxes with loose fitting tops are a great choice. Karen Barnaby/Flickr Create a storefront on an established, plug-and-play platform like Etsy to learn the...

Perhaps you will sell juice at the market, but you also have bigger plans to create a CSA-like distribution for home delivery. This can be as simple as engaging with shoppers and learning more about their preferences and buying practices.

Promote Other Products Instead of relying exclusively on raw-milk sales, diversify your operation and sell other farm products, such as vegetables, meats and value-added foods. Once you understand what raw-milk advertising is acceptable where you live,...

Plan special posts for the holidays ahead of time. Make A Schedule If you are the kind of person who likes lists or schedules, then I recommend looking at your week and giving every day a different type of update.

The lavender farmer might be better off offering walking field tours, and the heirloom vegetable grower might score better hosting a food-preserving workshop. First invite small groups to the farm on a one-time basis.