Resources for farms
Short, plain articles on websites, online stores, and email for farms and food businesses. Written for people who'd rather be outside.
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Articles
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How to Get Your Farm Found on Google
Simple steps that help a small farm show up when people nearby search for local beef, eggs, produce, or a CSA: your Google Business Profile, your website, and reviews.
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Taking Holiday Preorders for Turkeys, Hams, and Beef Boxes
How a small farm can take Thanksgiving and Christmas preorders online: deposits, pickup days, order limits, and reminder emails, without a pile of texts and a spreadsheet.
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How to Sell Beef by the Quarter, Half, or Whole Online
A plain guide for beef farms selling bulk shares online: hanging weight pricing, deposits, processing dates, cut sheets, and how to set it up on your website.
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Farm Emails That Get Opened, Clicked, and Bought From
Practical tips for farm email newsletters: subject lines, photos, stories, clear buttons, timing, and what to track.
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Winter Is When Next Season's Sales Get Planned
What small farms can do with the slow months: fix the website, set up email, plan products, and get ready to sell before spring hits.
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Why Small Farms Should Sell Online
How an online store on Shopify, Square, Barn2Door, or GrazeCart helps a small farm reach more customers, take orders around the clock, and spend less time on texts and spreadsheets.