Fifth Crow Farm is a values-based, diversified organic farm in Pescadero, California, grounded in a deep commitment to sustainable land stewardship and community food systems. For nearly two decades, they have been feeding their community through a mix of CSA, farmers markets, restaurants, and grocery accounts. But for founder Teresa Kurtak, the real turning point...
Does your food hub need software to coordinate and manage product availability from multiple producers, scale up operations, and meet buyer demand? Explore Local Food Marketplace (LFM), the platform built specifically with food hubs in mind. We have powerful tools to help hubs improve their online presence and streamline business...
Are you looking for improved results from your online store? You’ve tried word-of-mouth marketing, you’ve tried social media, you’ve tried ads, and nothing seems to be helping. LFM customers regularly report that sales spike when they send an email, and this tracks with industry data. For years, email marketing has...
Robinette Farms is a food hub located in Eastern Nebraska dedicated to connecting their community to over 30 local farmers and ranchers. In 2022, Robinette Farms transitioned from a single farm CSA model to a year-round customizable CSA, made possible through collaboration with other local food producers. Initially our winter...
Whether it is a meal kit, a holiday box, or a one-time farm share, Bundles are a game-changer for both businesses and customers. They offer a streamlined shopping experience for customers while boosting average order value and creating buzz for businesses. We recently met with Carrie Stokes Holst, the General...
About Rosebird Farms Rosebird Farms, led by Andrea McAdow, is dedicated to enhancing food accessibility in rural Arizona communities. Rosebird is a Certified Naturally Grown farm and food hub coordinating with over 12 producers. Alongside traditional farm box subscriptions and a local farm stand, Rosebird Farms leverages LFM’s online ordering system...
About Western Montana Growers Cooperative (WMGC) WMGC is a farmer-owned producer cooperative based in Missoula, Montana. Since the Cooperative’s inception in 2003, it has been dedicated to improving the area’s local food system through wholesale, delivery services, and a CSA program. WMGC is a key player in the Northwest Food...
We’re thrilled to be the first local food-focused provider of Online SNAP that features built-in automated SNAP Match support. This comprehensive solution not only drives sales opportunities for our customers, making Online SNAP more impactful, but also reduces admin time spent on managing and reporting. This project aligns with our...
For the third consecutive year, we participated in the Northwest Food Hub Network’s (NWFHN) Annual Summit, engaging with local food organizations from across the country for a few days of dialogue, learning, and relationship-building. This year’s Summit underscored the importance of collaboration and innovation propelling the local food movement, attracting...
Over our 15-year history, we have seen the online sales landscape shift dramatically, driving farmers and food hubs to have to do more to meet the heightened demand for local food. To keep pace, local food businesses must evaluate current operations, adopt new technology to support new processes, and ensure...