Ep. 009 - Marketing Small Fruits with Ekko Barnhill (02/19/2021)

We are joined by Ekko Barnhill from Barnhill Orchards in Lonoke, AR. Ekko helps to manage a diversified farm just north of Little Rock, AR with her brother and parents. The farm grows fruits and vegetables with sales all 12 months of the year to farmers markets, restaurants and through their farm store. Ekko is the powerhouse behind their marketing and came on the podcast to share her insights into the subject. We specifically discussed considerations for marketing small fruit, how small fruit can help boost the sales of other commodities, and unique ways to bring products into the marketplace.