Success Stories

Direct marketing of fruits and vegetables

Author: Robert Amburgey

Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture

The extension office has been working closely with the Bath County Farmer's Market group to provide more marketing opportunities, increased farm revenue and growth in the number of local producers who are participating.  Over the past 2 years a number of initiatives have taken place.  The farmer's market developed their own Facebook page, maintained by members of the market, where updates can be made almost instantly.  The page has allowed local consumers to view what prod

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