Darrin’s Coffee: From Cast Iron Skillet to Coffee Bean
FarmRaiser is happy to introduce a new supplier, Darrin’s Coffee Co.! This highly praised business was established by Darrin Marion in 2010 and has been thriving ever since. Before realizing his love for coffee, Darrin was working as a stock broker. He didn’t end up loving that line of work, so he left to…
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Supplier Spotlight! Fundraise with Fire Grounds Coffee Company
The idea for Fire Grounds Coffee Company was sparked by first responder Paul Clarke who had become a little fed up with the low quality coffee they were served at the fire station. Many other first responders were in agreement, so he started working on the company during deployment in Iraq in 2018. It was…
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Creating a Home Garden
Gardening was never a one season activity. Fall has arrived, and there are still things you can grow! You don’t have to be an expert to start your own home garden, so we’ll just give you some starting tips. Starting a home garden is a great quarantine activity because it will provide you with food…
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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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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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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…
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Local Fundraising Made Easy With the Local Food Hub
The Local Food Hub is making Virginia a better place for eaters and farmers alike. Representing dozens of farmers and artisan food producers, the Local Food Hub’s goal is to increase community access to local food, making it a great option for local fundraising initiatives. The best part is that it’s not just a place to…
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