Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop August 21, 2025 - From Issue: 760 By: Sarah Hanson Read More Keeping produce safe and meeting buyers’ and regulatory expectations starts with strong cleaning and sanitation practices. Farms that implement proper procedures not only protect public health but also improve efficiency[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
Boost Your Produce Sales with FoodLink: A Free Resource for Farmers August 8, 2025 - From Issue: 759 By: Sarah Hanson Read More How many times have you watched as a potential buyer walks away from a fruit or vegetable they are unfamiliar with? On the flip side, have you noticed how a[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Direct markets FoodLink Marketing
Indiana Food Systems News August 8, 2025 - From Issue: 759 By: Sarah Hanson Read More Veteran-grown food to Indiana schools Are you a Veteran farmer in Indiana? Help Us Bring Hoosier-grown, Veteran-grown food to Indiana schools! At Ease Orchard has received a planning grant to[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Systems
Purdue Extension to Host Virtual Farmers Market Certificate March 11, 2025 - From Issue: 749 By: Sarah Hanson Read More Purdue Extension is offering the Farmers Market Certificate, a virtual training designed to equip market managers, vendors, and community leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate successful and[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Farmers Market
Market Ready Producer Training September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 By: Sarah Hanson Read More Are you a local food producer interested in selling your products to restaurants, grocery stores, schools, or wholesale distributors? Or maybe you want to explore additional marketing options? Join us[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Workshop
Donating Produce to Food Banks and Food Rescue Organizations in Indiana May 15, 2024 - From Issue: 736 By: Sarah Hanson and Liz Maynard Read More Many produce farmers donate food to various organizations around the area. At a time when food pantries are seeing high numbers of people coming for assistance with food insecurity, the[Read More…] Article Tags: Donating Food
Farmers Market Program for Vendors and Managers March 14, 2024 - From Issue: 732 By: Sarah Hanson Read More Farmers market managers and vendors can join Purdue Extension for the Farmers Market Certificate Program online. The cost is $75. Learn how to navigate food safety regulations, understand legal issues[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Education Farm Market
