Business Growth

Consumers have multiple payment method options when making online purchases. For businesses implementing e-commerce, it's important to understand the forms of payment that consumers use and prefer for online purchasing.

This article will overview the advantages and challenges that a farm, food or ag business owner may be facing when deciding whether to implement e-commerce.

Learn to create and manage enterprise budgets for farm transitions, with key tips and resources to support profitable, well-planned new farm ventures.

Learn more about the essential role agriculture plays in bringing food, fiber, and more to your lives!

Explore how forming an LLC can protect your farm, ease transitions, and support new ventures—ideal for retiring, beginning, or diversifying farmers and ag-based business owners.

Learn the basics of designing and facilitating focus groups and analyzing qualitative data, with practical tools to support needs assessments, program planning, and evaluation.

Applying knowledge and structure to your pricing can give you the sales advantage.

Would you like to offer farm stays on your farm but don't have the infrastructure? This article provides an overview of what to consider when offering low-infrastructure farm stays.

Farmers and agritourism operators with dark skies can diversify their offerings and increase revenue by providing astrotourism opportunities.

Beef cattle is a major industry in Pennsylvania with over 25,000 farms.

Elevate your farm business with expert insights on AI, franchising, pricing, and funding—plus hear from YouTube creators and tour a thriving orchard and farm market using e-commerce success.

This guide highlights a selection of AI tools that have been explored or piloted by the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State to better understand how these technologies can support our day-to-day work.

This article guides you through making changes to your agritourism business.

Animal cuddling is an emerging agritourism trend that offers visitors a unique experience that promotes wellness, stress relief, and connection.

Credit and debit cards were the top two payment instruments used by consumers in 2020 (Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco). Ag and food businesses that accept these payment instruments must ensure the security of the systems and data involved.

Hiring a co-packer can help farms launch value-added products without needing to invest in processing facilities and equipment. This guide outlines key benefits, questions to ask, and tips for building a successful partnership.

Augmented reality, blockchain, broadband, RFID, and connected digital devices may soon offer new opportunities to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

The Center for Plant Excellence (CPE) is dedicated to advancing Pennsylvania’s plant industries by supporting research, fostering industry collaboration, and providing resources that drive sustainability and economic growth.

Safeguard expansion efforts by recognizing and addressing potential challenges that could impede the success of your value-added agriculture business.

Explore emerging technologies in food, agriculture, and natural systems through expert insights and interactive discussions in this free 1-hour webinar, part of the Harvesting Innovation series.

The best way to navigate cash flow crunches is to communicate, keep current on recordkeeping, and be prepared.

Penn State Extension's PA Farm Markets program has created a Retail Farm Market Development workbook for those who are considering starting a farm market or looking to improve an existing market.

Finding ways to diversify your income or extend your farming season can be an essential ingredient in ensuring that your business continues to thrive and be sustainable year after year.

Value-added agriculture offers important benefits for farmers interested in diversification of their farm operations. This article provides an overview of value-added agriculture and tips for getting started.

Discover growth strategies at this conference including Google, social media, AI marketing, farm funding, grants, retirement, legal tax tips, POS systems, finance apps.