The organic grower, who is already catering to a clientele that enjoys buying fresh produce at the local markets, can now come to market a few weeks earlier in the season and perhaps capture an even bigger following from these consumers. There is strong evidence that the organic farmer will yield significantly more produce per [...]

How to go from a wage-slave to a self-employed farm market seller. It’s not easy, but there are steps you can take to get closer to your dream. These three tips will get you on the right track. First, become a regular customer at the farmers markets in and around your community. Knowing your market [...]

The snowfall in the mountains and the rainfall in the San Joaquin Valley were adequate enough to allow for good crop irrigation from surface water without having to pump from the precious underground aquifer which would further deplete the valley’s underground water supply. The temperatures were lower than normal during the spring which slowed the [...]