Farm Shops: A Direct-to-Consumer Extended Season Opportunity

Authors

Kynda R. Curtis, Utah State UniversityFollow
Emily Rice, Utah State University
Susan L. Slocum, Utah State University
Karin E. Allen, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

5-2019

Abstract

This fact sheet discusses the impact of the expanding food tourism and local food movements on the demand for locally-produced goods, how farms shops can cater to that demand, the advantages and disadvantages of farms shops for both growers and consumers, and best practice suggestions for operating farm shops.

Recommended Citation

Curtis, Kynda R.; Rice, Emily; Slocum, Susan L.; and Allen, Karin E., "Farm Shops: A Direct-to-Consumer Extended Season Opportunity" (2019). All Current Publications. Paper 1981.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1981