Why you should want an organic fundraiser
Why organic? It’s 2019 and I’d say we’re nearing the peak of the worldwide organic craze. With articles popping up every day detailing the evils of pesticides from companies like Monsanto, and showing that sometimes pesticides can be incredibly harmful to the people who are in contact with them. It’s no wonder why more and…
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Why your next coffee fundraiser should be fair trade
What does it mean to be fair trade? Fair trade standards follow 10 principles that fall under four simple parent categories: Income sustainability, empowerment, individual and community well being, and environmental stewardship. When your coffee fundraiser is fair trade, it empowers good—not only in your community, but across the world. Income Stability in a fair…
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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.
continue readingFarmRaiser Fall Favorites
What’s your favorite fall activity? Biting into a crisp local apple, heading to the pumpkin patch down the road, or admiring your painstakingly executed fall decor over a freshly brewed cup of coffee? FarmRaisers are a great way to purchase everything you need to celebrate fall in all its glory while helping your school or…
continue readingFarmRaiser SuperCampaigns Make Group Fundraising Easy!
If multiple groups within your school or multiple schools within your district fundraise for a shared cause or goal, we’d like to invite you to learn more about FarmRaiser’s new SuperCampaign functionality as a tool to help you blow your fundraising goal out of the water this year. Making its debut last spring in Bellingham,…
continue readingIncorporating Multiple FarmRaisers Into Your School Calendar
Ready for a year of selling healthy local products? Delight your supporters and teach kids healthy habits by hosting multiple FarmRaisers!
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Michigan student sells over $2,000 dollars’ worth of healthy, local products
Raising money with FarmRaiser is fun, easy, and helps support your local food system–just ask one of our FarmRaiser champions, Lucy!
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Healthy fundraisers > junk food
You don’t have to sell junk food to raise money for your cause! Check out these healthy fundraising ideas to get you started.
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Dear friend — Do I have to sell junk food to raise money this year? As the first day of school approaches, teachers, administrators and parent volunteers across the country may find themselves wrestling with this question. For years, candy bars, tubs of cookie dough, and pizza kits have been the “go to” for…
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Don’t Miss the Remainder of Michigan Asparagus Season!
Asparagus officinallis is one of the first crops that sprouts every year and is prided for its distinct taste and texture. For those ingrained in a local Michigan diet, asparagus is the first sign of a diverse abundance of fresh produce returning to the market.
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