The Independent Farmer Podcast
Business & Economics Podcasts
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
Location:
United States
Description:
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
Language:
English
Website:
http://directfarmpodcast.com/
Email:
nolan@barn2door.com
Episodes
Exclusive Content: Biggest Farm Mistakes
9/6/2024
This audiobook provides insights from successful Farms across the country who share lessons from their own errors, and how to avoid them. Learn best practices to build a thriving Farm business, while minimizing the impacts of potential mistakes your Farm encounters along the way.
For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:27:48
Farm Finance Reporting with Taylor Bridges
8/30/2024
In this week's episode, James talks with Taylor Bridges of Bridging the Gap Financial Services LLC to discuss a streamlined process for Farms to report on their finances. She discusses practices to keep finances organized and to save time when tracking and reporting, as well as her recommended financial software.
Join our Finance Academy: barn2door.com/academy
Find more Farm resources: barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:21:09
Farmers Market Best Practices with Bennett Farms
8/16/2024
In this week's episode, James sits down with Tom of Bennett Farms (MI) to discuss Farmers market best practices. From choosing the right Market to how much product to bring, Tom now successfully serves 20+ Markets.
Find moreFarm resources, visit: barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:45:47
Simplify your Farm's Delivery Day
7/12/2024
In this week's episode, Janelle speaks with Laci of Tagge’s Famous Fruit and Veggie Farms in Utah about their Farm’s delivery day. The Farm serves over 1,000+ CSA members, and uses software to simplify and save time fulfilling orders.
For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:43:27
Increase your Farm's Average Order Value
7/5/2024
In this week's episode, James speaks with Peter of Bartlett Farms (ND) about how he increased his average order value by educating Buyers, selling sustainable products and offering a convenient option to shop.
For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:46:17
Simplify Wholesale & Retail Orders
6/27/2024
In 2020, Joe made the switch to Barn2Door’s software built for Farmers. Instead of using analog records or a horizontal ecommerce solution (formerly Shopify), he moved the business to an order management solution, designed to support Retail (consumer) and Wholesale (restaurant) buyers. While Joe has seen other Farms constrained by commodity prices, he has maintained premium prices for his products by selling Direct-to-Market.
Find more Farm resources here: barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:49:18
Farmer Spotlight: Veteran's Liberty Ranch
6/14/2024
On today's episode, Janelle talks with Julie and Michelle of Veteran's Liberty Ranch in Texas. They discuss how the Ranch came to be, their tips for maintaining a recognizable brand presence and their goals to take over Texas and hit $1 Million in Sales.
Learn more about Julie and Michelle: https://www.barn2door.com/fan/veterans-liberty-ranch
Find more Farm resources: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:54:37
Exclusive Content: Farmers' Market Day? Double your Sales
6/4/2024
Farmers’ markets can boost visibility in your local community, but they are not necessarily a catch-all. Today, 99% of Americans don’t regularly attend farmers’ markets. The lives of Americans are busy, and many buyers choose to opt for the most convenient option. That’s why the markets aren’t just about selling products but attracting and engaging new customers to make regularly purchasing from your Farm the more convenient option.
This audiobook outlines the tactics to double your sales on market day. By diversifying your market approach, you’ll find new avenues to increase your sales and improve buyer loyalty.
For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Read the eBook: https://www.barn2door.com/e-books/farmers-market-day-double-your-sales
Duration:00:14:22
Farmer Spotlight: Benoit Family Farmstead
5/31/2024
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
Find more Farm Resources: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:31:49
$1 Million Farm Tactics
5/20/2024
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.
Find more Farm resources to spur sales: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:32:44
Farm Email Marketing Best Practices
5/3/2024
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.
For more Farm resources, check out: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:36:34
Exclusive Content: Five Key Tips from CSA Farms Making Six Figures
4/19/2024
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
Find more Farm business resources, including eBooks: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:24:43
How Electronic Ear Tagging Affects Independent Farmers
4/12/2024
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/
To find more Farm resources, check out: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:33:09
From Homestead to a Growing Farm Business
4/5/2024
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
Duration:00:51:36
Exclusive Content: Planting for Profit
3/29/2024
Price your Produce for consistent revenue that secures a healthy Profit. In this week’s episode, listen to the Audible version or our newest eBook - Planting for Profit.
Download the eBook: https://www.barn2door.com/e-books/planting-for-profit
For more resources, including eBooks, visit https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:19:37
Your Farm Finance Checklist for 2024 - Start the Year Right
3/25/2024
As an Independent Farmer, you must be in control of your finances to make a profit. It is important to be organized and prepared when tax season comes. In this week’s episode, learn finance best practices from Taylor Bridges of Bridging the Gap Financial Services.
For more Farm business resources, check out our content: http://barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:27:58
Veteran's Liberty Ranch Hits 6 Figures in 1 Year with POS
3/15/2024
In this week’s episode, Janelle speaks with Veteran’s Liberty Ranch (TX) to discuss their success using Barn2Door’s POS for in-person sales. Farmers Markets help Farmers build meaningful relationships with Buyers, while securing purchases. It is crucial to have a POS device that allows for all customers to buy your products. Selling, tipping, reserving and syncing your inventory is made easy with Barn2Door’s POS.
Learn more about Barn2Door's POS: https://www.barn2door.com/point-of-sale
Find more tips and tactics from Farmers across the country: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:40:51
Investing in Marketing for Future Sales with Dan & Debbie's Creamery
3/8/2024
In this week's episode, Janelle meets with Josie Rozum from Dan & Debbie's Creamery in Iowa. With a marketing background on a 3rd generation dairy Farm, learn how Josie thinks about investing in marketing today for future sales, and how to streamline marketing efforts in just one hourly ‘meeting’ a week.
Learn how Barn2Door can help support your Farm marketing efforts and more: http://barn2door.com/resources
Duration:01:00:06
Pricing Farm Products for Profit with Old Rich Valley Farm
3/1/2024
In this week's episode, James meets with Will from Old Rich Valley Farm in Virginia to discuss Farm product pricing. Will explains how to price different product types, communicating the value of sustainable agriculture and reevaluating costs yearly.
For more resources to spur sales for Independent Farmers, streamline operations and access local Buyers, visit https://www.barn2door.com/resources
Duration:00:28:17
Introducing: The Independent Farmer Podcast with Chucktown Acres
2/8/2024
A few years and 145 episodes in, Barn2Door’s Podcast gets an overhaul. Why the change? Listen to Barn2Door’s CEO and Alex from Chucktown Acres discuss the BIG re-brand from The Direct Farmer to The Independent Farmer Podcast!
Learn more about Barn2Door here: barn2door.com/learn-more barn2door.com/resources
Duration:01:00:09