In 2020, the entire economy shifted for local farmers. For one community in Oregon, that shift became the catalyst for something new. Building a Local Food Hub in a Time of Change Moondog Farm began with simple roots, growing food and serving its local community. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Strong food hubs don’t just provide a marketplace, they build systems that help producers succeed over time. From onboarding and technical support to ongoing data-driven conversations, the way a food hub works with producers can make a meaningful difference in sales, sustainability, and farmer confidence. High Country Food Hub is […]
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 […]
Moving your wholesale business online is one of the best ways to streamline operations, reduce order errors, and grow revenue. Still, many farmers and food hubs find that getting wholesale buyers to change their ordering habits can be a challenge. The key is to make the transition simple, clearly explain […]
Wholesale can be a game-changer for farms and food hubs — bringing larger orders, steadier revenue, and stronger customer relationships that boost your visibility in the community. But if you’re still juggling spreadsheets, emails, and manual data entry, the extra work can overshadow the benefits. Bringing your wholesale online changes […]
Food as Medicine programs benefit greatly from purchasing local food, which tends to be more nutrient dense and creates stronger and more sustainable food systems within the communities they serve. Food as Medicine programs can also be a nice addition to the portfolio of a local farm or food hub, […]
Food as Medicine has been a winning prescription for Farmshare Austin. The Texas farm and food hub can attribute nearly its entire YOY sales growth in the home delivery program to these initiatives. Food as Medicine also gives the organization a new approach for meeting its mission, an avenue to […]
SLO Farmers Coop was founded in 2014 to help small farmers in northeast Wisconsin sell more of their produce and meat locally. The cooperative includes eight family farms and manages two customizable CSAs — a weekly vegetable share and a monthly meat share, both of which are year-round. SFC also […]
GoFarm in Golden, Colorado, is on a mission to connect people with local agriculture, increase access to nutrient-dense local food, and train and support local farmers. In 2024, the organization supported 102 farms and provided food to 1,850 households, including 560 members of the Local Food Share CSA program that […]
If you’re like most local farms and food hubs, retaining your CSA customers from season to season is your biggest challenge. It takes an investment of time, effort, and money to get customers to sign up, and every year they stay with you, the returns on that investment grow. But […]