Here's a link for farmers market produce growers ..... This is a free webinar scheduled for MAY 7th by the USDA's National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).
Hoop Houses for Extending Your Growing Season.
Register on-line and learn about hoophouses without leaving home in this busy season!
Are you looking for books for children about food & farmers' markets? Brain Child Press has several interesting titles that can get kids interested in their food and "where it comes from".
Interested in community and food? Free PDF Handouts can be downloaded from the Community Food Security Coalition web-site.
Some growers are working on developing workplace CSA's. Here's a free 59 page guide for "Community Supported Agriculturefor the Workplace:A Guide for Developing Workplace Community Supported Agriculture Distributions". Note that this is a very large file if you have dial-up access ......
Finally, a good primer or review for producers & managers before the farmers' market season gets into full swing, the Farmers' Market: Marketing & Business Guide.
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