MARKETING — TRENDS: The micro and small farming community knows that to make money farming, it isn’t about growing more corn, it’s about connecting directly to great markets. A brand new initiative will give $50 million for schools to buy local produce. Previous to this, the 2008 Farm Bill already allowed more flexibility and help for farm to school programs. So now, the two combined create a good opportunity for the micro farm and small farming community. If you’d like to get in on this as a local school farmer, search and follow the USDA updates on the new initiative entitled: Know Your Farmer – Know Your Food Initiative. — www.MicroEcoFarming.com