By Andrew Mefferd In the scramble for local producers to put their wares and transactions online, REKO rings allow growers to advertise and sell digitally, and drop off presold goods at a predetermined time and place. Never heard of a REKO ring? Neither had I until Rebekka Bond contacted me from Norway back in […]
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By Morgan Houk Exchanging goods or services is a common way for farmers to interact with service providers and other farmers. In fact, as a bookkeeping consultant, I often accept payment in the form of pork chops or organic coffee. I know farmers who trade fresh bread for carpentry work and beef for hay
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By Ellen Polishuk During the COVID era my usual travels have been curtailed. So, I got to thinking about what farms I had visited in the past that I knew pretty well, where a simple phone call could possibly stand-in for a proper on-farm interview and tour. First to my mind was Dripping Springs
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By Carolina Lees Whether you’ve managed a crew for years or it’s your first time hiring an employee, training is a challenge. Training a new employee is a big investment of time and energy, which may or may not pay off. But proper training can be the difference between a successful, happy employee and
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