Agricultural Marketing

CFMA is a nonprofit Farmers Market Association that promotes Colorado Farmers' Markets, provides a cooperative environment for farmers to work and market together.The CFMA educates farmers, the public and governmental bodies about Colorado Products and Markets. The CFMA also encourages the development and use of improved growing, harvesting and marketing techniques to benefit farmers and
Colorado consumers.

 

2006 Colorado Farm Fresh Directory

The Colorado Department of Agriculture's 20th edition of the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory, a complete guide to farmers' markets and roadside stands in the state.

 

Colorado Farmers Market Group

    The Colorado Farmer's Market is an association of Colorado-based businesses all dedicated to supplying customers with the finest quality, locally grown fruits and vegetables in season.

 

Tres Rios Agricultural Cooperative

This cooperative's goal is to bring the highest quality organic food to people in our region, while supporting the farms that produce those items. Visit this site to learn more about the cooperative and what they do, our Food Box Program, and agriculture in the states of Colorado and New Mexico.

 

Southwest Marketing Network

The goal of the Southwest Marketing Network is to ensure that new, existing, and prospective farmers in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah—especially small-scale, alternative and minority producers—have access to the latest technical, financial and marketing information, as well as personal contacts with successful farm marketers as a means to improving their profitability, viability, and bottom line.

 

USDA Farmer Direct Marketing

    There are several types programs that provide support through technical assistance or funding.
    Many programs target particular needs so please follow the links for more information.

 

Organizing a Successful Agricultural Direct Marketing Workshop

    This publication for educators and extension professionals helps meet that objective. It describes the steps and techniques involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating workshops on direct marketing. Sample agendas and speaker lists are also included.

 

Selling Directly to Restaurants and Retailers

    This publication summarizes marketing strategies that were shared at a California farmer-chef workshop. It offers specific recommendations for growers on communicating with clients, product quality and presentation, and maintaining good business relationships.

 

 

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