MARKETING — TRENDS — VALUE-ADDED: In Montana, the Gallatin Valley school district as well as a half a dozen schools close to Bozeman are selling local farm products as fundraisers instead of the usual items such as candy. Some of the small scale farming products sold include honey, syrups, huckleberry and other preserves, fresh winter produce, seasonings, roasted cereals, granola, specialty lentils, and barley. The farm-to-school connection continues to grow. What are the fund raising needs for the school or schools in your area? How and when do they sell their products and what quantities do they need? If your small scale farming operation is new, part time or very small, consider approaching a smaller school or group such as a preschool, scout troupe or Montessori private school to gain experience in this farm marketing technique. You may also want to cooperate with others in your local small scale farming community to create gift baskets — www.MicroEcoFarming.com