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

Genres:

Business & Economics Podcasts

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

From 1 to 1,000: How I Grew my Local Farm Customer Base

12/18/2024

In this week's episode, James and Rachel of Shenk Family Farms (NC) discuss how the Farm grew a customer base from the ground up. Rachel shares her tips for beginning a Farm business, and how to establish consistency with Buyers. For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Duration:00:30:56

Exclusive Content: 5 Tips for Farms to Sell Out Before Next Season

12/13/2024

This audiobook shares 5 tips from 1000's of Farms across the country to engage Buyers in the winter to increase revenue stability, drive cash flow and offset costs during the Off-Season. Learn the tactics to sell out before next season! Find more Farm resources: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Duration:00:26:49

Creating your Ideal Customer Profile for Farm Retail Buyers

12/2/2024

In this week's episode, James and Kevin discuss how Farms can build their ideal Farm retail customer profiles to target marketing and products to Buyers in their community. Learn the steps to creating Buyer personas and building a Farm brand that attracts sales. For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Duration:00:22:32

Balancing Farm and Family

11/8/2024

In this week's episode, James talks with Valerie from Grass Fed Cattle Co. (MN). Valerie and her husband, Jared, raise their children on their Farm, and have learned to balance Family time with work. Hear Valerie's best practices for finding this balance while serving her local community. For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Duration:00:24:17

Farmer Spotlight: Yoder-Way Farm

10/25/2024

In this week's episode, Janelle and Lois of Yoder-Way Farm discuss the transition from commercial dairy to direct beef sales. Lois explains how she builds her community through marketing on social media and through newsletters, as well as securing recurring revenue. For more Farm resources: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Duration:00:36:12

Seamless Farm Sales with Combined Inventory

10/21/2024

In this week's episode, James and Anthony discuss Barn2Door's most recent feature (set to release in the coming weeks): Combined Inventory. Your Farm store will have the ability to offer a single item --- regardless of price(s), unit size(s) and / or price sheet (retail, private or wholesale). Learn more: https://www.barn2door.com/blog-all/combined-inventory Find more Farm resources: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Duration:00:29:19

Farm Storefront Best Practices

10/18/2024

In this week's episode, James speaks with Kevin about best practices for a Farm's online store. From an easy-to-shop inventory and convenient fulfillment schedules. Learn how software built for Farmers can make your store streamlined and profitable. For more Farm resources, visit: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Duration:00:27:24

Farm Storefront Best Practices

10/18/2024

In this week's episode, James speaks with Kevin about best practices for a Farm's online store. From an easy-to-shop inventory and convenient fulfillment schedules. Learn how software built for Farmers can make your store streamlined and profitable. Find more Farm resources: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Duration:00:33:17