Country Folks Grower is a business to business publication offering coast to coast coverage through three regional editions.
Each monthly issue covers all facets of growing and marketing fresh market and ornamental crops.
New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference comes back strong
MANCHESTER, NH – In mid-December, thousands of growers from across New England came together in downtown Manchester to learn and discuss what’s new in the fruit and vegetable industry. […]
Farmers market SNAP program continues to grow
by Gail March Yerke
Does your farmers market accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit cards? If not, you may be missing out on a program that offers both a significant additional income stream for your vendors and an important service for the most vulnerable members of your community. […]
Using greenhouse temperature to your advantage
by Courtney Llewellyn
Using temperature to maximize crop quality and profitability is a critical part of growing in greenhouses. It was also the topic discussed by John Erwin, Ph.D., of the Plant Science & Landscape Architecture Department with the University of Maryland at Cultivate’22. […]
For the customers
When Art Smith and Mary Eckstrom purchased the East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center seven years ago, they had no experience operating a business. But as the couple read books […]
For the love of plants
There are plenty of ways to start a nursery business, and it didn’t take Erik Rosenbaum long to figure out what worked for his family. His daughter Annette Fentress, who helms the business […]
Financial tips for farmers heading into the new year
As farmers reflect on a demanding 2022 season they simultaneously start planning for the challenges the 2023 season will present. Careful planning can greatly increase a producer’s chances […]
Another nursery pest to monitor: Ambrosia beetles
The pests that attack floriculture and horticulture crops often receive the most attention, but those that affect trees and nursery stock should be paid attention as well. Consider exotic ambrosia beetles. […]
Starting out right with CBD hemp
Marguerite Bolt, hemp Extension specialist at Purdue University, said growing hemp is much like learning to grow other crops – there’s a learning curve.
Many established growers and first-time farmers […]
Establishing a commercial hops yard
“Beer is recession-proof. Even when things are going poorly, people still like their beer,” said Tanner DelValle, a horticulture educator at Penn State Extension. […]
Fixing to start a tulip festival
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase “do it for the ‘gram.” The “gram” in question is Instagram, and the idea is someone is taking a photo or a video specifically for posting it on social media, […]
Put online reviews into play
Alison Lane, business advisor with the Maine Small Business Development Center (MSBDC), has a confession: “Up until a year ago, we only had a couple reviews on the MSBDC Bangor Office […]
It Ain’t Easy Blooming Out of Season
Annual growers come to mind when discussing forcing bloom for seasonal sales. But perennial growers can benefit too. […]
