County Line Meats
Ashville, Ohio
Shopify store with scheduled farm pickups and delivery.
See the project for County Line MeatsWebsites, online stores, and marketing for small farms
Cultivate Local helps farms, meat processors, and food makers sell more of what they raise and make. I build websites and online stores that are easy to buy from, and run the email and ads that bring customers back.
Based in Indianapolis. Working with farms anywhere.
Who I work with
- Small farms selling meat, produce, eggs, dairy, or flowers
- Meat processors and butchers selling direct
- Food makers: cheese, jam, baked goods, sauces
- Food hubs and co-ops selling for a group of farms
On most farms, marketing gets whatever time is left after chores, deliveries, and markets. I take that work off your plate, or set it up so it takes far less of your time.
How it works
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A free first call
Thirty minutes on what you sell, how you sell it today, and what isn't working. If I'm not the right fit, I'll say so.
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A written plan and quote
You'll know the scope, the timeline, and the cost before any work starts.
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The build and the handoff
I build it and walk you through running it. Your site, store, and email list stay in your name, always.
Packages
Most projects fit one of four packages. On the first call we'll figure out which one makes sense for you, or whether you need something custom.
Packages and starting prices
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Marketing Checkup from$350
I look over everything you've got and hand you a list of what to fix first.
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Farm Store Starter from$2,500
Online ordering on Shopify, Square, Barn2Door, or GrazeCart, set up so you can run it.
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Website Refresh from$1,800
A site that looks like your farm today and is easy to update.
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Monthly Marketing Help from$600/month
Newsletters, store updates, and ads handled every month.
Bigger jobs, like meat processors, food hubs, and wholesale ordering, get a custom quote. See what's in each package
I've worked from your side of the business
Before I built websites, I sold local food. I worked in sales and marketing at Traders Point Creamery as their milk and yogurt went into stores across the country, then owned Wildwood Market, a local-food grocery in Indianapolis. I know what it takes to bring customers back every week.
Today I also run online stores, email, and ads for food brands that ship nationwide. Cultivate brings that same work to farms and local food businesses.
You work directly with me from the first call through launch. When a project needs a photographer or a developer, I bring in people I trust and you'll know who's involved.
Recent work
Folsom Farm Beef
Rexburg, Idaho
Built the whole site on Shopify, moved over their blog and email, and run their Google and Meta ads.
See the project for Folsom Farm Beef
Mad Farmers Collective
Indianapolis, Indiana
New Shopify site, branding, order forms, and a preorder setup.
See the project for Mad Farmers CollectiveTools I work with
- Shopify
- Square
- Barn2Door
- GrazeCart
- Mailchimp
- Klaviyo
- Google Ads
- Meta Ads
Is your website pulling its weight?
Take my free 10-minute self-check. One page, about 15 yes-or-no questions, and you'll know what to fix first. Just your name and email.
Questions farmers ask me
Do I need Shopify?
No. I'll recommend what fits how you sell. Sometimes that's Shopify, sometimes Square, Barn2Door, or GrazeCart, and sometimes just a good website and an order form.
I'm not in Indiana. Does that matter?
No. I work with farms and food businesses all over the country. Calls and screen shares work great.
What should I budget?
Packages start at $350. The free call is where we sort out what you need and what you don't.
Can I update things myself after?
Yes. Every build comes with a recorded walkthrough, and I'll go through it with you live.