The trends of spending more time at work and more disposable income are fueling the growth in floral markets. People enjoy high touch at home. Before you plant or invest, find out what consumers really want. To get a feel for the latest consumer trends, we talked to editors at Better Homes and Gardens magazine, a sister publication to Successful Farming magazine. When these editors see an emerging trend, it usually hits the mainstream quickly.
Food trends are perhaps the most important area for farmers to follow.
Quite simply, you should grow what people want to eat. She sees these growth areas. Functional foods Also called nutraceuticals or pharmafoodicals, these are foods with added health benefits. Many naturally contain nutrients that offer disease preventive benefits, such as broccoli and soybeans. Others are formulated with extra nutrients, such as adding medicinal herbs to soup.