Women’s Conference Informs, Inspires

February 1, 2016Agritourism, Direct to Consumer, Educational Opportunities, Farm Demographics, Farm Tours, Farmers Markets, National Farmers Union, Women Producers

National Farmers Union’s Women in Agriculture conference ended last week, and New England Farmers Union Membership and Administrative Coordinator Emma Sabella reports the event, held in Clearwater, FL, was informative and inspiring. Kriss Marion of Circle M Market Farm in Blanchardville, WI, shared her story about how she built a network of strong women in … Read More

Member Profile: Feather Down Farm Days

October 12, 2015Agritourism, NEFU Members, Product Marketing

Feather Down Farm Days, a business member of New England Farmers Union, offers luxury cabin-style accommodations to farm visitors in Europe and the Midwestern U.S. and is now expanding operations into New England. Feather Down farms generate “a substantial income to compliment their core farming activities through low-impact, sustainable, on-farm lodging,” according to Ethan Ash … Read More