Sustainable Farming on the Urban Fringe
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station | Rutgers Cooperative Extension
For over a year we’ve been talking about creating a program that would help Ag in the Middle farms better cope with the special problems of farming on the urban fringe. What’s the rub?
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Wide rows on a u-pick farm provide space for people to make multiple harvests. Plant spacing affects yield.
More and more, people without experience in agriculture are entering “the field” either as new farmers, community economic development sociologists, urban policy planning professionals, or individuals in search of grant opportunities. Goal setting by people new to farming must be grounded in reality.
From Growing Produce 3-8-2012
Rick VanVranken gives tips on developing a marketing program that works for your growing operation.
“Your marketing plan is the map that will identify your potential customers and what products you might sell them.”
In late November 2011, American Vegetable Grower asked readers of their E-newsletter to describe their marketing plan. Only 13% to 15% responded that they were satisfied that they had a strong marketing plan. A third of respondents said, “Looking to improve” while more than 20% indicated their marketing plans were “non-existent.” [Read more…]
