You may know what crops you’d like to grow…but how should you package them? Every farmer has preferred methods of packaging — and a journey to figuring out exactly what they are. We’re exploring 8 of the most popular produce packaging types for Freight Farmers and growers beyond the shipping container farming industry, and the customer segments they’re best for.

Business and Operations, Guides, Restaurant/Wholesaler, Small BusinessGuest UserFebruary 25, 2022Farming as a business, vegetable packaging, produce packaging, far, Farmers markets, CSA, produce sales Comments

The Freight Farms Guide to Finding Customers

Thinking about launching a Freight Farms project in your city, town, or community? We’re sharing 5 tried-and-true tips to find customers in four historically successful sales channels: CSA, farmers markets, restaurants, and grocery stores. Learn how to pitch your produce and value propositions to customers in each segment for a successful business plan!

Business and Operations, Guides, Small BusinessGuest UserFebruary 1, 2022Small business, hydroponic shipping container farm, Hydroponic farm, Hydroponic Technology, Farm Technology, farm to table, Farmers markets, CSA Comments

Oasis Springs Runs A CSA in Every Season

Sarah Ward uses container farming to bring her community in Nashua New Hampshire fresh and local greens all year–regardless of the season! We asked her seven questions about how she and her husband got started, where they find customers, and what they grow.

Farmer Spotlight, Small BusinessEmma MarksJune 29, 2017Oasis Springs Farm, Leafy Green Machine, Freight Farmers, hydroponics, CSA, Small business, Small business farmsComment

Freight Farmer Q&A: Elevated Harvest

We recently spoke to Brittany about her experience being a modern farmer in the middle of the heartland.

Farmer Spotlight, Small BusinessEmma MarksMay 22, 2017Leafy Green Machine, Freight Farms, CSA, Hydroponic farm, Montana, food policy Comment