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The Independent Farmer Podcast Barn2Door
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The go-to Podcast for do-it-yourself Independent Farmers who are taking control of their own business, skipping the middleman, building their own brand, and selling direct to local Buyers.
Guest speakers frequently include successful Farmers who grow and harvest proteins, produce, dairy, and more! Discussions are focused on the business side of Farming. If you farm and it is your livelihood, then building a viable business matters.
The Independent Farmer Podcast is hosted by Barn2Door. We offer software, support and resources to enable Farmers to sell direct - online and in-person - to consumers and wholesale Buyers.
For more information about the Independent Farmer Podcast, visit https://www.barn2door.com/independent-farmer-podcast [https://www.directfarmpodcast.com/]
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Farmer Spotlight: Benoit Family Farmstead
In 2021, Benoit Family Farmstead made the decision to partner with Barn2Door to expand their reach to access new Buyers with Farm eCommerce and streamline their operations. The Farm has been able to add more products and serve their community, without having to spend extra hours in the office.
As a member of the Barn2Door Farm Advisor Network, Erica Benoit is excited to share her experience and advice for Farms looking to grow direct sales. Learn more about Benoit Family Farmstead: https://www.barn2door.com/fan/benoit-family-farmstead
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$1 Million Farm Tactics
There is no silver-bullet to supercharge your Farm growth. There are a handful of persistent efforts that have brought success to a number of Farms across the country. From simplified product offerings to consistent marketing, here are $1 million Farm tactics.
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Farm Email Marketing Best Practices
In this week's episode, James and Maimee discuss email best practices to engage Buyers, and increase traffic to your Farm store. Implement these tactics for writing attractive emails and consistently improving your performance.
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Exclusive Content: Five Key Tips from CSA Farms Making Six Figures
With a variety of best practices and techniques for how to create a successful Farm business, it can get overwhelming to know which tactics actually work. Many CSAs have developed proven tactics to increase revenue, lock in early buyer commitments, and streamline processes to ensure products go out the door with money in hand.
In this week's episode, listen to the audible version of our eBook - Five Key Tips from CSA Farms Making Six Figures
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How Electronic Ear Tagging Affects Independent Farmers
In this week's episode, James speaks with Alexia from Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund about the proposed electronic ear tagging updates for livestock and how this rule may affect Independent Farmers.
For more information, visit: https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/
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From Homestead to a Growing Farm Business
In this week's episode, Janelle talks with Rachel Shenk of Shenk Family Farm. Shenk Family Farm in North Carolina began their protein operation in 2016, turning it into a business the next year. With the help of automated software, successful marketing efforts and convenient, local fulfillments, the Farm has scaled to a 6-figure operation.
To find more Farm resources, check out: https://www.barn2door.com/resources