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Oct

The Ups and Downs of Vertical Farming

October 04, 2018

By: Chris Laughton

Agriculture has always embraced and adopted new technologies and, as of late, we are seeing new participants in ag technology. Here’s the first of four of these up-and-coming technologies.

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Posted In: Innovation and Emerging Markets

Tags: cost of production, crop growers, crop insurance, crop revenue, produce management, vegetable production, greenhouse business, nursery
25
Sep

Agritourism: a look into the unique operations dotting the Northeast

September 25, 2018

By: Chris Laughton

One of the challenges in discussing and measuring agritourism is defining it. Are all farm-based retail operations considered “agritourism,” or merely those which offer farm experiences beyond simply purchasing farm products? The boundaries of agritourism activities remains difficult and are discussed further in this article.

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Posted In: Innovation and Emerging Markets

Tags: ag education, ag retail, ag revenue, business management, farm business, market access, produce management, risk management
3
Jul

Support local producers: Buy local

July 03, 2018

By: Kristie Matuszewski

Summer is in full swing, and with it, local farmers and fishermen are hard at work producing the fresh, quality agricultural and seafood products we all enjoy. Celebrate the bounty of Northeast agriculture by visiting local farmers’ market and ag retail locations.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag retail, commercial fishing, community support, dairy, economy, farm business, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, produce management, vegetable production, wine production, wineries
17
Apr

Apple Industry Outlook: 2018 and Beyond

April 17, 2018

By: Desmond O'Rourke

Since 2000, the U.S. apple industry has been in a state of continual change. Desmond O'Rourke, consultant of food marketing and international trade, discusses this changing industry environment in this outlook as well as future challenges and opportunities for the apple industry.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: ag outlook, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, local food, produce management, production