Entries by Rich Myers

AgriSolar ‘Farm to Table’ Event Offers an Agrivoltaic Feast

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In February of 2023, the AgriSolar Clearinghouse held an AgriSolar “Farm to Table” event  at Biosphere 2 in Tucson, Arizona, in conjunction with the GreenBiz23 conference. Similar to the AgriSolar Clearinghouse “Follow the Sun” field trips, the AgriSolar “Farm to Table” events bring members of the agrisolar community together to see, touch, taste, and celebrate […]

WATCH Growing Hope: Climate and Community Resiliency

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The fifth session of NCAT’s annual conference, Growing Hope: Practical Tools for Our Changing Climate, looks at the connection between the climate and community resiliency. The session begins with a keynote address by Dr. Elizabeth Heilman of Wichita State University. A discussion follows featuring Kendra Kimbirauskas of Goat Mountain Pastured Meats and Senior Director of […]

Insurable Risk Reduction for Diversified Vegetable Production in the Northeast

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Cost-effective and simple access to a crop insurance program suitable for diversified vegetable operations could have a tremendous impact on the profitability and sustainability of specialty crop farms. Unfortunately, the USDA’s Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program (WFRP) has yet to achieve this goal. In this video, Jeff Schahczenski, NCAT Agriculture and Natural Resource Economist, offers […]

Lesson 6. Expanding Your Markets

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In this video, Mary Ellis, the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Director of the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition, describes how to leverage farmers markets to expand to additional market channels. The video is part of the “Tools for Getting Started at Farmers Markets” project.  

Lesson 5. Creating a Winning Display

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In this video, Tammy Howard, a Horticulture Specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, talks about key considerations for creating a farmers market display that attracts and builds committed customers. The video is part of the “Tools for Getting Started at Farmers Markets” project.  

Lesson 4. Pricing Strategies for Vendors

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In this video, Tammy Howard, a Horticulture Specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, talks about strategies for pricing products at farmers markets. The video is part of the “Tools for Getting Started at Farmers Markets” project.  

Lesson 2. Setting Yourself Apart

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In this video, Mary Ellis, the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program Director of the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition, talks about strategies for setting yourself apart at a busy farmers market. The video is part of the “Tools for Getting Started at Farmers Markets” project.