How Farmers Benefit from Direct-to-Consumer Sales
As farm margins tighten and input costs remain elevated, many producers are evaluating new ways…
Grapevine Local: Why Thoughtful Marketing Matters for Small Farms
Marketing often feels like an afterthought for farmers. Between production, weather, labor, and finances, telling…
U.S. Beef Import Expansion and What It Means for American Farms
In early February 2026, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that increases the United States’…
Why Farmers Are Selling More Online Than Ever (and Why It Works)
Across the country, more farmers are shifting toward selling farm products online, and the reasons…
Why Certified Naturally Grown Matters for Farmers and Consumers
In a world where food labels can feel confusing or inconsistent, Certified Naturally Grown offers…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Declines — What It Means for Farms and Local Food
New data from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that the cost of a traditional…
Michigan Ends 10 Cents a Meal Program After a Decade of Success
Michigan has ended the 10 Cents a Meal program after nearly ten years of connecting…
Why It Matters to Connect with Local Farms
Why the Food System Feels Broken Most of the food on grocery store shelves travels…
Farm Financial Hope Grows as Harvest Begins
What’s Going On Farmers are entering harvest season with cautious optimism. Despite falling crop prices…
Why Supporting Local Food Systems Matters This Fall
The Distance Our Food Travels Most people do not realize just how far their food…