Farmers Markets

Eco-friendly chef and cookbook author Louisa Shafia takes us on a tour of her favorite stops at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. Her tour includes LES Compost, honey and beeswax at…

If you have a talent for growing tomatoes, you can share the fruit of your labors with the community while also making a profit. Farmers' markets support local growers by providing a place where they…

Frying peppers are a sweet, thin-walled pepper often used in traditional Italian cooking. Due to their small, green and narrow shape, they can be extremely difficult to distinguish from jalapenos.…

A change occurred in culinary arts in the early 21st century that shifted focus away from cuisine nouveau and fusion cuisine to a farm-to-table approach to cooking, commonly referred to as the…

Farmers' market managers oversee the vendors, products and staff at farmers' markets. The role has many varying responsibilities, given the complex nature and makeup of farmers' markets throughout the…

You may be inspired to start up your own small business after seeing the success others have enjoyed. If you like baking and are creative, making cupcakes might seem like a logical place to start.…

Cover crops are important to any ecofriendly farm. The crops, which include low-maintenance groundcovers such as clover, ryegrass and sorghum, can enrich soil, decrease soil erosion and give land a…

There is a growing interest in locally produced foods, according to Garry O. Stephenson, author of the book "Farmers' Markets: Success, Failure, and Management Ecology." This has translated into a…

Vigorous and adaptable daylilies are part of the Hemerocallis family; these perennials are not considered true lilies. Thankfully for growers and sellers, daylilies adapt to a wide range of soil and…

Buying a half of beef is an economical way to purchase a range of fresh beef cuts. Many small local ranchers and butchers will sell a half of beef directly to customers. Customers must expect to…

Selling homemade cakes can be a way to make money doing something you love. The biggest challenge to selling homemade cakes is building a regular customer base willing to purchase cakes from you time…

Selling your produce at a farmers' market will not only bring you closer to the community but it will also raise you some money. Farmers' markets are one of the oldest direct marketing options in the…

Acronyms are words that are formed by the beginning letters of more than one word. As an example, SVP is an acronym for Senior Vice President. Sometimes it is clear what the acronym represents and…

Commodities are the raw resources needed to produce finished goods. Commodities include raw grains, precious metals, pork bellies, crude oil and sugar, among many others. Farmers are commodities…

The first Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) available for mass consumption were soybeans, initially planted in the mid-1990's. Shortly afterward, farmers began planting and marketing GMO corn,…

Hedging and speculating are the two basic kinds of activities in financial markets. Hedging generally involves trying to reduce risk in order to focus on another subject, while speculating involves…

Nearly 4,800 farmers' markets market directly to the public, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The explosion in the popularity of farmers' markets during the early 2000s is fueled by public…

According to Agribank, the number of farmers markets in the United States has increased from 340 in 1970 to over 4,500 in 2010. This rapid, dramatic increase has provided many opportunities for…

Farmer's markets provide a distinctive venue for local farmers and growers to sell their products at a central location. According to Local Harvest, a nationwide website for local and organic foods,…

Numerous ways exist to "go green" while still having a negative effect on the environment. Some of these may be personally beneficial but sustainably impractical. Where goods come from greatly affects…

Farmer's markets are located all around the country from early spring to late summer. Fresh selections of tomatoes, peppers, squash, onions, potatoes, watermelon and cantaloupe are some of the most…

Your pumpkin patch was planted long ago. Now the future Jack-o-lanterns are turning a dark orange and they are nearly ready to cut from the vine. You've made the decision to sell your pumpkins at the…

Historical excavations show that soap making dates back to Babylon circa 2,800 B.C., according to the American Cleaning Institute. Today, soap-making enthusiasts use traditional methods -- rather than…

Farmer's markets have become a staple in many communities across the country. As people tend toward more organic and truly fresh fruits and vegetables, the pull is strong to forgo the major chain…

The concept of a farmer's market isn't new, but this method of shopping is becoming more and more popular as concerns over imported food quality rises. They also generate revenue for the community,…

Once you secure your site and gain approval from local community leaders to start a Farmer's Market, the real challenges begin. The focus now shifts to attracting and keeping quality vendors while…

You can't find fresher food unless you grow it yourself. Farmers' markets are a fabulous place to hunt down fresh produce, artisan breads and cheeses, nuts, oils and preserves. Plus, you're supporting…