Organic fruits and vegetables are often marketed right alongside other produce at farmers' markets. Most farm directories list both organic and non-organic farms as sources of direct-from-the-farmer food. These kinds of marketing channels are useful for organic farmers who want to sell directly to the consumer.
What if you are an organic farmer who needs to sell a crop or a product through other channels? There are organic wholesale marketing options for feed and food grains, oilseeds, hay, milk, meat, fruits and vegetables.
Organic Valley Cooperative -- dairy, meat, eggs, soybean
Organic Valley also has an Organic Trader newsletter for farmer-to-farmer trade in organic feedstuffs and livestock.
OFARM, Organic Farmers' Agency for Relationship Marketing -- grains, legumes, oilseeds,
hay
OFARM is a consortium of a number of Midwest organic marketing entities. See their individual websites (linked on the OFARM site) for specific information about the crops they handle.
Buyers of Organic Products in the Upper Midwest (PDF, 26 kb) -- all types of products
Minnesota Organic Farm Directory lists crops, livestock, fruits, vegetables, and specialty products. If you would like to be listed in the directory, please fill out the application form (PDF, 26 kb). This directory is published by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
Organic Price Reports can help you get an idea of the value of your crops before you approach a wholesale buyer.
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