Kate Canney and her wife own and operate The Neighborhood Farm outside Boston, MA. Their Farm has grown organic produce for the past 13 years, selling to restaurants and at farmers markets in Boston. Their status quo, like many, shifted due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kate explained how The Neighborhood Farm came to be, and how they acted quickly to adapt to new challenges.

Yasukochi Family Farm has been a part of the Oceanside, California, community since 1929, serving their local community fresh produce and berries at farmers markets and through their CSA program. Several weeks ago, they announced direct home delivery for their produce boxes, and it went viral. Britinee Yasukochi explained how their Farm is handling the flood of demand in the San Diego area.

Georgia and Jordan Monroe own and operate Basecamp Farms in Millican, Texas, where they grow and sell cut flowers locally to retail customers and businesses, as well as offering on-farm events and workshops. Georgia explained how their Farm came to be, and how the business is evolving to survive, and thrive, during the pandemic.

Brandon Fullenkamp started Happy Hogs Farm Market (located in Hillsboro, OH) in 2012, selling whole and half hogs and freezer beef. As the “hobby got out of control,” he added chickens and eggs and began selling to a couple restaurants. Over the past few years, the Farm has dabbled in farmers markets, seeing some success but not consistent enough to justify the cost of travel.