Category Archives: Product handling and quality

Gearing Up for Value-Added Produce Products

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Women's Agricultural Network

Are you considering adding value added products to your mix at the farmers market, your farm stand or CSA pick-up? Join The UVM New Farmer Project’s  April 23 webinar on Creating Products from Farm Produce to learn the rules and regulations, as … Continue reading →

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The Women of the First Annual New England Meat Conference

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Ali Zipparo

In March, I had the pleasure of attending the first annual New England Meat Conference in Concord, New Hampshire. A brainchild of a few Vermont movers and shakers — including Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s Chelsea Lewis, NOFA-Vermont’s Sam Fuller, and … Continue reading →

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What Your Employees Don’t Know Will Hurt Your Business

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Mary Peabody

This time of year many farmers and growers begin prepping for the market season. Before long, customers will be lining up at local farm stands and farmers’ markets ready to buy. Before the cash changes hands, however, many customers are … Continue reading →

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