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.
Survey finds two-thirds of NY farms negatively impacted by COVID-19
by Courtney Llewellyn
More than 500 New York Farm Bureau members participated in a survey in mid-June that asked how the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent shutdown of the New York economy affected both their bottom lines and their mental health. […]
Enriching the community through agriculture
Swore Farms sells produce at two local farmers markets as well as through a popular CSA program – even though members may not know what exactly what they’re getting with every harvest.
Photo courtesy of Swore Farms
by Sally Colby
Like many farms, Swore Farms in Pocatello, Idaho, started a CSA to increase revenue, especially in spring. […]
H.C. Harold Orchard nears a century of operation in southwest Virginia
Harry Harold (L) runs an apple, peach and cherry orchard with the help of his father, H.C. “Tom” Harold.
Photo by Karl H. Kazaks
by Karl H. Kazaks
ARARAT, VA – As the summer apple season commences, Harry Harold reflected on the rhythm of life in the orchard. […]
Perishable: Handle with care
Properly cooling fruits and vegetables post-harvest ensures they will likely last longer – and be less susceptible to disease – before reaching consumers.
Photo by Sally Colby
by Sally Colby
Dr. Penelope Perkins-Veazie is a post-harvest physiologist at North Carolina State University who knows the importance of post-harvest handling. […]
Helping your digital workforce work for you
by Courtney Llewellyn
Remember when the Year 2020 seemed like the distant future? It gave us the promise of technical advances that would change our world, and it has. […]
Upcoming IPM challenges for Christmas tree growers – Part 2
by Sally Colby
Dr. Jill Sidebottom, North Carolina State University has seen a lot of changes in Christmas tree production over the years, and said in changes yet to come, IPM will be more critical than ever. […]
