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.
Growing microgreens for chefs
by Sally Colby
When Zach Ford plans meals, microgreens are on his mind.Ford is the executive chef at the U.S. Hotel Tavern in Hollidaysburg, PA. He has spent 15 years in the culinary field and his focus is using farm-fresh products from artisan producers. […]
Hiring for holiday help
by Courtney Llewellyn
There are two main seasons for “seasonal” work – the school break during the summer months, and the month or two leading up to the traditional holiday season. Efficient, qualified workers can be hard to find during both seasons if employers don’t know what to look for – or when to look for them. […]
Orchard Insights: Aphids in the winter high tunnel
As the growing season comes to an end, extending the season by using hoop houses or high tunnels of a variety of sizes and shapes has become an option for many small growers. […]
Grower Guidelines: Growing fruit trees successfully
by Carl Cantaluppi
When working as an Extension Agent, people would inquire about growing fruit trees. I would tell them that it is hard work and a person should have the time to devote to their proper care. […]
The crunch and heart of it – evaluating your business
When it comes to evaluating your business, are you more of a numbers cruncher or an introspective learner? Can you be both? Should you be both? […]
Customers and Intention
Intention is often used to describe what a person is thinking or feeling, but it more readily defines a person’s aim or plan. Customers visit your business with a plan – to visit, tour, check out the surroundings and, hopefully, purchase a product or service. You and your employees are responsible for determining a customer’s intention and helping to fulfill their expectations.
