Getting Started
Choose your path to get started with fresh, local food
Quick Start: List Your Harvest
For Local Farmers & Growers
Turn your fresh harvest into income with our simple 5-step process
Welcome to Your Local Farmers Community!
Join our growing community of local growers who are connecting directly with their neighbors, building relationships, and growing their income. Our platform handles the complicated parts so you can focus on what you do best – growing amazing food.
Registration & Profile Setup
Create your grower account and set up an engaging profile that builds trust with local buyers.
- Quick Registration: Sign up with your farm/garden information
- Profile Photo: Add a photo of yourself, your farm, or your best harvest
- Farm Bio: Write 2-3 sentences about your growing practices and what makes your products special
- Location Setup: We'll help customers find you (your exact address stays private)
Listing Your Harvest
Create attractive product listings that showcase your fresh produce and get buyers excited.
- Great Photos: Take bright, clear photos of your products (we'll help you crop them perfectly)
- Clear Descriptions: Describe taste, growing methods, and what makes your produce special
- Smart Pricing: Set competitive prices per pound, each, or dozen
- Availability Status: Let customers know what's ready now vs. coming soon
Managing Orders & Communication
Connect with buyers through our secure messaging system and coordinate pickups or deliveries.
- Message Center: Receive inquiries directly in your dashboard
- Quick Responses: "Thanks for your interest! My tomatoes are ready for pickup this Saturday."
- Coordinate Logistics: Arrange pickup times, locations, and payment methods
- Build Relationships: Turn one-time buyers into regular customers
Optimizing Listings & Payments
Fine-tune your listings and establish smooth payment processes for consistent sales.
- Competitive Pricing: Research local market prices and adjust seasonally
- Inventory Management: Keep availability updated to avoid disappointed customers
- Payment Options: Accept cash, Venmo, or whatever works for your customers
- Seasonal Planning: Post upcoming harvests to build anticipation
Growing Your Presence
Build a loyal customer base and become a go-to source for fresh, local food in your community.
- Stay Active: Regular product updates keep you visible to local buyers
- Engage with Community: Respond promptly to messages and build genuine relationships
- Share Your Story: Tell customers about your farming practices, seasonal challenges, and successes
- Seasonal Strategy: Plan ahead for peak growing seasons and offer pre-orders
- Customer Favorites: Keep track of what sells well and grow more of those varieties
Success Looks Like:
Find Fresh Local Food
Your super simple guide to discovering the freshest food near you
What Is Local Farmers Hub?
Local Farmers Hub is where you can find the freshest food grown by local farmers and garden-owners near you!
How You Can Use It
Find Fresh Food Nearby
Browse listings from local farms and gardeners in your area.
Choose What You Want
Select the freshest produce, meats, or homemade goods directly from local growers.
Connect with Your Local Farmer
Message the seller to arrange pickup or delivery on your terms.
Why You'll Love Local Farmers Hub
Food is super fresh and tastes amazing!
You support people who live in your community.
You know exactly who grew your food and where it came from.
You get better variety than what's at the grocery store!