Frederic Laforge

  Co-Founder & CEO @ The Farmers' Truck

   



26 Stories by Frederic Laforge

Why We Can’t Let Mobile Farmers’ Markets Fail and What You Need to Succeed

Running a mobile farmers’ market is hard. We should know. We did it for several years. Trying to balance costs, handling fresh produce, marketing,...
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The Farmers’ Truck Journey: The Road to Fresh, Accessible Food for Everyone

The Farmers’ Truck started as a way to bring healthy local produce to the people of Moncton, New Brunswick. We wanted to reconnect people...
4 5 min read

Choosing a Vehicle Part 2: The Mobile Produce Bus

This is the second article in our three-part series about choosing the best type of vehicle for your mobile farmers’ market. In this article,...
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Choosing a Vehicle Part 3: The Farmers’ Market Trailer

This is the last article in a 3-part series about choosing the best type of vehicle for your mobile farmers’ market. Check out our...
0 5 min read

Sara Bernal: Using Urban Farming to Increase Food Security in Her Community

Meet a woman whose drive, passion, and creativity are creating a lasting impact in the urban neighborhoods of West Sacramento. She is to food...
0 5 min read

Choosing a Vehicle Part 1: The Mobile Fruit and Veggie Truck

This is the first article in a 3-part series about choosing the best type of vehicle for your mobile farmers’ market. In this article,...
0 5 min read

The Top 5 Things You Must Consider When Starting a Mobile Farmers’ Market

You’re part of a community organization whose mission is to provide your neighborhood with better access to fresh, affordable food. Have you ever wondered how...
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How Mobile Farmers’ Markets Impact Communities Across the United States

Sure you’ve seen food trucks on tv, online, or even downtown, but have you ever seen a farmers’ market on wheels? What makes mobile...
0 5 min read

New Mobile Market Pilot Set To Empower Food Security Efforts In California And Beyond.

For Immediate Release Contact: Tanya Kelley Email: communication@thefarmerstruck.com Download media kit Canadian Social Enterprise lands social impact investment to launch mobile markets in Central...
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The Farmers’ Truck – 2021 California Pilot

Read Press Release Mobile Farmers’ markets have increased in popularity as an affordable and efficient way to increase fresh food access in underserved communities. ...
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