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,...
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 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...
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 ways to sell more produce to restaurants? As a local farmer or food hub, it can be hard to convince restaurants to buy fruits and vegetables (not to mention meat, dairy, eggs, herbs, prepared products, or anything else) from you rather than regional or national distributors....
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...
At LFM, our mission is to help you get local food to your community — from family dinner tables to restaurant meals, school lunches, community food pantries, and more. With all the different ways you sell your products, you need food distribution software that is as flexible as your business. LFM...
An Interview with Blue Sky Organic Farms From farm stores and markets to wholesale and restaurants customers, there are so many ways to sell local food. Read on to learn about an organic farm that is using Local Food Marketplace as a single software solution for selling to four different...