Putting Down Roots
July 21, 2025
Good Manure is Here to Help Small Brands Grow If you’ve ever run a small farm, rural business, or cottage industry, you know the hustle. You wear every hat, tend
Field Notes
2025 Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo Roundup!
September 16, 2025
A few favorite moments from the 2025 Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo: my kiddos competed in the 4-H Poultry Chain for the first time with their Barred Rock babies and
Social Media Strategies for Small Farms and Makers
July 22, 2025
Practical, doable ways to build your online presence Running a farm-based or cottage industry business means wearing a lot of hats, but it is likely that “social media manager” wasn’t
Growing Your Brand: Basics of Brand Identity
July 21, 2025
Branding for Farms, Makers, and Community-Rooted Businesses You’ve poured your heart into what you grow or make. But if you want folks to remember your name and keep coming back,