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Fall 2022 Newsletter
- President's Letter - Down to Earth Market as a B-Corp
- Why Sustainability is Important for the Small Food Producer and their Customers
- Harlem Baking Co. Uses Glass Jars Creatively
- FEATURED ARTICLE: Food Companies and Social Responsibility: Doing Well by Doing Good
Spring 2022 Newsletter
- President's Letter
- What's New
- Who's New
- The Recipe for Sales Success at Stall Markets
- The Other Side of the Table By Margot Reiss aka "The Soup Lady"
- Market Best Practices by Constance Capasso aka Grandma Apple's Cheesecakes
Winter 2022 Newsletter
- A President's Plea
- Webinar Series Recap
- Webinar 1
- Webinar 2
- Webinar 3
- New Member Announcement
- Our Annual NYSSFPA Board Meeting Announcement
- Going Forward for 2022 as a Business, Are you Riding the Wave?
Winter 2021 Newsletter
- President's Letter
- Annual Meeting Announcement
- Our Board Members Answer the Following Questions:
- 1) What was your greatest challenge in 2020 and how did you overcome it?
- 2) What is the top priority for you to accomplish in 2021?
Spring 2021 Newsletter
- President's Letter
- Nutritional Analysis
- 50-Word Promo
- Directory Listing
- Paid Speaking Engagements
- Weekly E-blasts
- Networking
- Board Member Access
- Newsletter
- Social Media: Facebook
- Corporate Membership
Fall 2020 Newsletter
- President's Letter
- Contingency Planning (and Getting Ready for the Holidays)
- Time Management
- 12 Tips for Incorporating Packaging into your Holiday Marketing Strategy
- Shipping for the Holidays and Beyond
- Preparing for Christmas Gift Giving
- Some Practicalities for E-commerce
Summer 2020 - COVID-19 Newsletter
- President's Letter
- Getting Creative with Business Models During Pandemic
- Online Marketing
- An Emerging New Role for Food Entrepreneurs
- Why a Gourmet Food Store Chose to Sell on Etsy
- How Taste NY is Taking Precautions in COVID-19 in LI
- Resources Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Selling your Products at Farmers Markets During COVID-19
- How a Gourmet Farmers Market Pivoted During COVID-19
April 2020 Newsletter
- President's Letter
- Meet our 2020 Board Members
- Annual Meeting Recap
- How to Confidently Income Goal After the "Shelter in Place" Order has been Lifted
February 2020 Newsletter
- President's Message
- We Missed you at NOFA!
- The Importance of Packaging
- Packaging to Stand Out From the Herd
- Simple Way of Updating Your Story
- Packaging from the Eyes of the Insurance Broker
- The Importance of First Impressions and Presentation
- Your Product Will Inform You on the Type of Packaging Needed
- Designing a Label for your Products
- 4 Secrets to Creating Killer Packaging on a Start-up Budget
- Effective Packaging Sells the Product
- Packaging – One More Marketing Tool
September 2019 Newsletter
- Message from President
- The Essentials of Setting up a Booth in a Market
- Creating Your Sell Sheets
- Selling at Farmers Markets: Tips to Maximize Your Sales Potential
- Communicating Your Message to Your Customers
- Gearing Up for Seasonal Sales
- Finding and Keeping Your Markets
- Don't be so fast! Take your time before your hire someone
May 2019 Newsletter
- Message from President
- NOFA-NY 2019: Board Meeting
- Climate of Change
- Employee Practices Liability: Every Business is Exposed
- Climate of Change- Immigration and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Welcome Two New Corporate Members
- NYSFPA Strategies for Change
- Spotlight from our Founder
November 2018 Newsletter
- Message from the President
- Special Member Opportunity at NOFA Conference
- Key Learnings from our Corporate Members
- Dear Small Scale
June 2018 Newsletter
- Message from the President: The personal side + Dear Small Scale
- Preview Articles: The Personal Side of NYSSFPA
- New State Rule Regarding Home Processors
- Dear Small Scale
April 2018 Newsletter
- Message from the President: The Ripple Effect
- Preview Articles: Highlights & Reflections from NOFA-NY 2018
- Recipe for Success: Albany Food Entrepreneurs 8 Year Anniversary for Danny Macaroons
- Entrepreneur Space 7th Birthday
- Meet 2018 Board Members & Annual Meeting Minutes
December 2017 Newsletter
Message from the President: Healthy People, Healthy Planet NOFA-NY Conference
Preview Articles:
- Who Needs a Business Plan? Not You
- Pushing Economic Development Through Food Systems
- The HOW and more importantly WHY of Kitchen Incubators
- Filing Applications for Government Programs On Your Own: A Cautionary Example
- Adding Value Through Education: Singer Farm Naturals
- Ensuring Food Safety and Working with a Co-Packer
- Circumstances of Life are Like a Soccer Game
September 2017 Newsletter
Committee Notes: Committee Lists
Message from the President: How to Make the Most of Your Membership Events Going on in New York in October 2017
Need to Know:
- NOFA-NY 2018 Conference Seminar List & Business Promotion Opportunities
- Tips for Business Succession
- NYC's Organic Food Incubator
- Marketing: Telling Your Story
- So You Think You Need a Co-Packer?
- Value Added Lessons from a Visit to Heeman's Garden Centre in Ontario
Member Spotlights:
- Eastern Classic Coverage
- Open Minded Organics
- Mi Kitchen Es Su Kitchen®
- Down to Earth Markets
- Harris-Pero Legal Counsel, PLLC
- Growers Discount Labels
- Glenora Wine Cellars
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