Business Growth

Selecting or making changes to the products or experiences that your agritourism business offers demands that you thoughtfully plan out how the new venture fits into your current business operations. This article guides you through relevant issues.

Take a walk with us as we explore a few specialty retail stores and discover how customers are drawn in using creative display techniques and other unique in-store shopping experiences.

Learn about what customers want when they say they value sustainability and how businesses react to the demand. We will explore some of the standard sustainability claims and give tips for communicating your sustainability efforts to consumers.

The deadline to submit a Farmer Grant is November 15, 2022 to Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)

Credit and debit cards were the top two payment instruments used by consumers in 2020 (Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco). Ag and food businesses that accept these payment instruments must ensure the security of the systems and data involved.

Augmented reality, blockchain, broadband, RFID, and connected digital devices may soon offer new opportunities to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

An emerging tool could give PA wholesale growers a competitive advantage and reduce barriers to financial success.

Under the Ground provides businesses with valuable qualitative customer feedback, peer networking, and immersive educational experiences.

Wholesale Farms and Blockchain Technology Survey mailed to PA producers

Use these tips to start sourcing local and regional produce at an auction.

Methods and techniques for improving your retail farm market's performance

Contracting with vendors to provide additional products or experiences is a way for agritourism operators to enhance the visitor experience, however several issues should be fully considered prior to inviting a vendor to operate at their premises.

This event helps organizations’ leaders identify the group’s strengths and weaknesses to provide concrete steps that increase organizational effectiveness.

Shipping of dairy foods direct to consumers is on the rise as online purchases are increasing. This article covers essential packaging and shipping issues that dairy processors will need to navigate for success.

Learn more about the essential role agriculture plays in bringing food, fiber, and more to your lives!

Learn more about the essential role agriculture plays in bringing food, fiber, and more to your lives!

Part of the Refining the Retail New Normal Webinar Series, this live webinar focuses on creating a sanitary payment exchange for all in-person sales.

Learn the process in becoming a farm and food vendor accepting the SNAP/Access card.

Part of the Refining the Retail New Normal Webinar Series, this live webinar covers the new systems in place for customer shopping experience including curbside pick-up and ordering online.

This article will overview the advantages and challenges that a farm, food or ag business owner may be facing when deciding whether to implement e-commerce.

Part of the Refining the Retail New Normal Webinar Series, this live webinar will review how to develop and maintain a clean work environment and space for customers to shop.

Part of the Refining the Retail New Normal Webinar Series, this live webinar will address the future of consumer needs after COVID-19.

Consumers have multiple payment method options when making online purchases. For businesses implementing e-commerce its important to understand the forms of payment that consumers use, and prefer, for online purchasing.

Funding, Payment Deferments, and Employee Support Programs.

Finding ways to diversify your income or extend your farming season can be an essential ingredient in ensuring that your business continues to thrive and be sustainable year after year.