Seed Fundraising in 2021
It’s that time of year again; time to start planning your spring gardening! Seed fundraisers are always some of our most popular spring sales, but, like everything else, they look a little different this year. This blog is to provide you with all the information you need about fundraising with seeds in 2021. What’s…
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Familiar and Forgotten Fall Fruits
The seasons are changing, and so are our top produce picks. Apples are a given. When you think of fall you are probably thinking of going apple picking at an orchard or hot cider on the day it finally gets a little too cold. As a kid you may have gone bobbing for apples or…
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Mum’s the Fundraiser
Chrysanthemums are beautiful flowers that are easy to grow and care for, making them ideal for fundraising. As many of us are staying home, we could all use a splash of color to brighten up our days and maybe that of a passing neighbor’s. They’re a fall flower, November’s birth flower, and the colors they…
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Explaining and Supporting the Food Justice Movement
The world is going through myriad changes right now, and these necessary growing pains are waking people up to issues that have existed since the beginning of American history. At the forefront is systemic racism, also known as institutional racism, meaning that racism has been embedded into our society and has normalized discrimination in many…
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Your best Spring fundraiser ever!
Ahh spring…do you remember what that was like? As we desperately attempt to keep warm here in the Northeast, we like to try our best to reminisce about warmer days and think about our favorite products from spring fundraisers past. Produce: the cornerstone of your spring fundraiser Produce is a star in spring fundraisers. Check…
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Your next best sports team fundraiser!
School is back in session, and that means the return of your kiddos to their favorite sports team and the fundraising that comes along with it. Say goodbye to coupon cards and cookie dough; Farmraiser is here to change the fundraising game. Produce in your sports team fundraiser One of our favorite ideas for fundraising…
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Spilling the Beans on a Coffee Fundraiser!
It’s always a great time for a coffee fundraiser, so we’re here to spill the beans on java sales! Here’s why we love connecting coffee roasters with local fundraising efforts. Why a Coffee Fundraiser is Practical and Profitable Coffee is one of the most practical products you can choose for a product fundraiser. it’s available…
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Why local fundraisers are the best fundraisers
We were recently featured in the summer 2018 edition of “Edible Michiana,” the Michigan edition of the “Edible Communities” publications. The article discusses the benefits of fresh fundraising vs old school candy fundraising with an anecdote from author Deborah Rieth’s own life. Rieth expresses her preference for FarmRaiser’s market solution to fundraising and how she looks forward to a pint-sized pitcher from her community little league team asking her if she wants to buy some fresh produce to support their team.
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Citrus Fundraiser: A Drop in Crops
Thinking about holding a citrus fundraiser this fall? We’ve got bad news. The Florida citrus industry that was once able to supply much of the country’s demand for OJ and fresh grapefruits has fallen victim to a bacterium that causes “citrus greening” in the last 10 or 15 years, causing a steep drop in the…
continue readingYour Easiest Holiday Fundraiser
As October draws to a close, it’s time to plan your holiday fundraiser. Whether your groups raises money by selling holiday wreaths, Christmas trees, poinsettias or holiday goody baskets, FarmRaiser can help you plan and host an easy effective fundraiser for your school, group, club or nonprofit. We’ve developed a great network of wreath suppliers across…
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