Indiana Farmers Markets Price Reports: How, Where, and Why October 24, 2017 - From Issue: 637 By: Allan Pinto and Ariana Torres Read More Farmers markets are a centerpiece of local food systems. These markets connect farmers with consumers and provide important economic benefits. While Indiana farmers can take advantage of the opportunities from[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Ag Economics – General
What You Need to Know about Selling in Farmers Markets—Let’s Talk about Prices August 31, 2017 - From Issue: 635 By: Allan Pinto and Ariana Torres Read More This publication is the second part of a series of publications that aim to help farmers selling at farmers markets and other local markets. Below we offer information on price[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Ag Economics – General
What You Need to Know about Selling in Farmers Market — Farmers Markets and Its Benefits August 18, 2017 - From Issue: 634 By: Allan Pinto and Ariana Torres Farmers markets continue to grow in number and locations. According to the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS), there are currently 8,702 farmers markets in the United States,[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Ag Economics – General
Is My Farm Profitable? The Drivers of Farm Profitability June 22, 2017 - From Issue: 630 By: Allan Pinto and Ariana Torres The latest Census of Agriculture reported that 244,974 U.S. farmers utilized more than 14 million acres to grow specialty crops in 2012. In Indiana 2,935 farmers grew specialty crops on[Read More…] Article Tags: Ag Economics – General
