This plain language guide from New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is for farmers and ranchers interested in selling to supermarkets, produce distributors, restaurants and institutions. The guide explains packing requirements and seeks to help farmers decide if the wholesale market is right for them. Download now:
Plain language guides from New Entry include:
- Applying for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
- Applying for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
- Financing the Farm: Applying for an FSA Loan
- Guide to USDA's NASS End of Season Fruit and Vegetable Inquiry
- Harvesting Crops for Market
- How to Begin Your Small Farm Dream
- Managing Risks on the Small Farm
- Selling at a Farmers Market
- Wholesale Packing Resource Guide
Want more information? See the related SARE grant:
- Northeast Network of Immigrant Farming Projects (ENE05-092)
This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.