About the Cover - The original oil painting of “Old Faithful,” which graces the cover of the November-December issue of Farmers’ Markets Today, was created by Elizabeth Apgar-Smith, an artist from Schoharie, N.Y. The painting shows “Slim,” the 30-plus year-old Belgian workhorse who pulled a plow through furrows at Guernsey's Nursery, located in the rural village of Schoharie, near Albany, until his demise several years ago. “Old Faithful” is one in a series of over 100 paintings the artist created for a touring exhibit entitled Faithful Labors, a celebration of life on small family farms in her region. The exhibitions have been well-received by the farmers, which has encouraged her to further her exploration of the subject. Although flooding caused by the Hurricane Irene destroyed the artist's home and gallery, prints of her farm paintings will soon become available again. Ordering information can be found on the website, www.apgarsmith.com.

In this issue: Feature Articles

The Market Goat Business: Correcting Common Misconceptions

            This guide answers questions about getting into the goat business was written by someone who practices what he teaches.

Agricultural Tourism Contributes to a Farm’s Survival 

            Long-range panning helps integrate agricultural tourism into the business of farming.

Getting into the Business of Canning

            At age 83, Henri Truh had a commercial kitchen built onto her home so she could produce large quantities of canned vegetables and fruits for her Tru-d-lites label.  Read More...

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• -Commentary: Rules for the Market
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