High Country Food Hub in Boone, North Carolina, was founded in 2016 by the Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture to support local food producers through product storage, aggregation, and distribution. The organization operates as an online farmers market and has been powered by Local Food Marketplace since 2017. It sells […]
Thriving local food systems provide numerous benefits including: boosted local economies, increased access to healthy food, and more sustainable use of our planet’s resources. Throughout our 16 years of supporting farms and food hubs through our online marketplace software, we’ve seen that regional food systems succeed when farmers and food […]
Incorporating SMS (short for “short message service”) communication into a farm or food hub’s overall marketing and communication strategy has some clear benefits and is a great addition to your toolbox. Here are some important things to know about communicating via SMS that can maximize your success. Why SMS Should […]
Do you sell beef, pork, chicken, lamb, or other types of meat from an online storefront? Selling meat online comes with its own set of challenges that can take some effort and creativity to overcome. We drew on interviews with two farmers, Robinette Farms and Brookford Farm, plus our own […]
This spring, Local Food Marketplace is introducing a new look and new functionality to our storefront. We are thrilled to show off these changes, which are designed to provide an improved shopping experience for your consumer and increased sales for you. Introducing: The New LFM Storefront! These changes are very […]
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 […]