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Pros and Cons of Micro-farming

Pros and Cons of Micro-farming

Micro-farming is the practice of farming on a small scale as opposed to the "factory" scale of typical modern farms. As Aneesha Pakanati says, “We all know the primary benefits of farming, like growing produce and food security. But within the last couple of decades,...

Breaking Down Distribution: Producers

Breaking Down Distribution: Producers

Do you remember your first apple-picking field trip or maybe the first time you went grocery shopping? Did you find yourself wondering how all that fresh produce made it into the store and later onto your plate? Distribution can be a bit of a gray area, but it’s the...

Berries By the Season

Berries By the Season

In a perfect world, berries would be in season everywhere year round. Unfortunately, that’s not the case, but in our imperfect world, there’s a simple way to still find your fruit fix while avoiding outrageous prices. Aside from frequenting farmers markets to find...

3 Fresh Produce Market Favorites in New York City

3 Fresh Produce Market Favorites in New York City

At Elite Farms, we love fresh produce! And while we may be located in the ‘concrete jungle’ that’s no excuse for relegating yourself to old or overstored fruits and vegetables. One of the biggest perks of being located in a major metropolis like New York City is the...