by Courtney Llewellyn
During his first visit to the Finger Lakes region, Andrew Coplon of Secret Hopper and Craft Beer Professionals had several things stand out in his memory: splendiferous sunsets, savory sandwiches and memorable wine labels. Those notable
Jesse and Carol Berger and their son Griffin operate Sauk Farm, where they first grew grain before transitioning to orchards.
by Sally Colby
Growing organic fruit adds value to the end product, but the Berger family is taking value-added
Farmer Dre is always looking to innovate farm practices. Because of that, despite the challenges of 2020, his farm had its best year yet. Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Orchard & Bakery
by Sally Colby
The difficult, year-round work involved
Aroostook Hops was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the state’s ag department. The grant is being used to make a number of infrastructure improvements, including a new harvester and a building to house it. Photo courtesy of Aroostook
Keri Roid of Growing Miracles Lavender Garden sells lavender value-added products that focus on self-care and relaxation. Photos by Aliya Hall
by Aliya Hall
It was a random encounter with a patch of lavender from a Craigslist exchange that
by Courtney Llewellyn
Spring 2021 is a time of renewal. New crops are popping up, and people are becoming more comfortable with going out to eat again. So what better time to think about welcoming visitors back for farm
Grower Allison Akbay diversified her farm and now provides a wide variety of specialty crops for customers nearby, including mulberries and cherries. Photo courtesy of Snapping Turtle Farm
by Sally Colby
As she begins her fifth year of farming,
Great customer service is about having a plan, being flexible and following through. Photo courtesy of Leeds Pumpkin Farm, Ohio
by Gail March Yerke
How do you rate your company’s customer service? When businesses were asked this question in
You may want to add baked goods as a value-added product. Make sure you have a plan in place before you begin.
by Courtney Llewellyn
“Why value-add?” asked Amanda Kinchla, associate Extension professor in the Food Science Department at
by Sally Colby
Baby greens have become a consumer favorite, and many growers have added the crop to their lineup. Baby leaf hemp is the latest green to entice both growers and consumers.
Dr. Neil Mattson, Cornell University, said
