Introducing Custom Tipping on Barn2Door
Expressing gratitude with a tip is no longer an act of civility, it has become the norm in the service industry. Whether grabbing a coffee at a local cafe or receiving Food delivery at home, buyers are accustomed to providing a tip for the products and services they receive.
New! Monthly Marketing Toolkit for your Farm Business
We’re introducing the Barn2Door Marketing Toolkit ($19/month) to help Farmers implement a winning marketing strategy without the need to spend hours of time planning. When Farmers subscribe, they will regularly receive seasonal materials and assets each month, including images, graphics, and sample copy and prompts to use in emails, newsletters, and social media posts.
Partner Spotlight: Supporting Native American Farmers and Ranchers with Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC)
The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) was founded in 1987 and is the leading organization in providing education, advocacy, and technical support to Native American Farmers and Ranchers across the United States. In 2020, Barn2Door partnered with IAC to support their promotion in the conservation and development of agriculture for the benefit of Native Americans.
Partner Spotlight: A Commitment to a Sustainable Future with ACRES USA
Beginning in 2020, Barn2Door entered into a strategic partnership with ACRES USA -- one of the oldest agricultural publishers --- to advance the efforts of production-scale organic and sustainable farming. Over the previous five decades, ACRES USA has helped “Farmers, Ranchers, and market gardeners grow organically, sustainably, and without harmful or toxic chemistry.”
5 Favorite Barn2Door Innovations from 2021
In 2021, Barn2Door made it even easier for Farmers to grow and manage their businesses. We’re delighted to support millions of transactions across 1000’s of Farmers in all 50 states. We are constantly soliciting feedback on additional capabilities that Barn2Door can build to help Farmers succeed. We’ve highlighted 5 Barn2Door Features that have made it possible for Farmers to increase sales, access more customers, and save time in 2021.
Barn2Door Connect - A New Way to Learn Farming Best Practices
At Barn2Door, we work with 1000’s of Farmers across the country and have the data to understand what works and what doesn’t. We know that farming is a unique industry with specific needs, and the best way to learn is from your peers. That’s why we recently launched a new Connect Program, giving Farmers the opportunity to learn from other Farmers.
Recap of the Direct 2021 Brand Conference
On November 2nd, Barn2Door hosted hundreds of Farmers from across the country for the Direct 2021 Brand Conference. This free, virtual event showcased Farmers and notable speakers to share best practices on how to build a strong Farm Brand through in-person and online platforms.
2021 Direct: Brand Conference Speaker Announcement: 3 Farmer Speakers (Proteins, Produce, Dairy)
The 2021 Direct: Brand Conference is less than a month away, and we’re excited to announce three Farmer speakers from Protein, Produce, and Dairy Farms from across the country! We are delighted to host Brie from Terra Firma Farm Creamery (North Stonington, CT), Ben and Mel from Unconventional Acres (Arena, WI), and Liz from Honey Bee Hills Farm (Prospect Hill, NC). Here’s what you can expect to hear from them at the Conference.
Direct: Brand Conference Speaker Announcement: Saul Spady of Dick’s Drive-In
We are thrilled to announce Saul Spady as the keynote speaker for the Direct: Brand Conference. Saul is a part of the 3rd generation lineage of a decades-old restaurant chain in Seattle, Washington called Dick’s Drive-In.
Introducing Barn2Door Scorecards - Data-informed Insights for Your Farm
Billion-dollar brands have normalized Buyer expectations when it comes to a convenient purchasing experience. This is an opportunity for your Farm to build a relationship with the 1 in 3 Americans searching online to buy local food. Barn2Door is an all-in-one solution to help Farmers grow and manage their businesses. Successful Farmers run on Barn2Door.
Employee Spotlight: Allison, Software Engineer
At Barn2Door, we pride ourselves on being the all-in-one solution to help Farmers grow and manage their businesses. We recently sat down with Allison, one of Barn2Door’s very own software engineers with a passion for sustainability and technology. In this edition of our Employee Spotlight series, we’ll learn about how Allison came to work at Barn2Door, how she helps Farmers from behind the scenes, and what advice she has for candidates looking to join our growing team.
New! Barn2Door Unlock Feature - Farmers Gain More Control Over Selling Speciality Items
How often do specialty or seasonal items in high demand - bacon, huckleberries, or coveted farm eggs - fly off your shelves? With the new Barn2Door Unlock Feature, Farmers now have more control over which items Buyers can purchase, making it easier to reward loyal Buyers with exclusive access to certain items.
Employee Spotlight: Sam, Software Development Manager
At Barn2Door, we’re proud to provide software exclusively dedicated to helping Farmers grow and manage their direct sales. We are also delighted to attract people to Barn2Door who have a passion to commit their professional growth and development to helping Farmers!
Delivery Made Simple: Announcing Barn2Door + Routific Integration!
A delivery service is one of the most lucrative ways for Farmers to drive profits. It satisfies Buyers’ expectations of convenience, drives higher monthly Farm orders, and is one of the main contributors to Farms selling out more often.
Barn2Door Announces Commitment to Agriculture Students
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with FFA (Future Farmers of America). This partnership includes free educational resources, student and teach curriculum, office hours, and a financial commitment to award Agri-business grants to entrepreneurial students across the country.
Recap of the Direct 2021 Farm Conference
On Tuesday, August 3rd, Barn2Door was delighted to host hundreds of Farmers from across the country who tuned in for the Direct 2021 Farm Conference. This free, virtual event brought together distinguished Farmers and industry experts to share best practices, tactical advice, and insights to Grow and Manage a direct-to-market Farm business.
Employee Spotlight: Miranda, Farm Account Manager
At Barn2Door, we’re proud to provide the software and the services to help Farmers grow and manage direct sales. We recently sat down with Miranda, an inspiring individual whose personal and professional values come together to serve Farmers at Barn2Door.
DIRECT 2021 Farm Conference Speaker Announcement: Deana Thornton of Mailchimp
The Direct 2021 Farm Conference is around the corner, and we’re getting excited to hear from Farming experts and Industry leaders on how Farmers can Grow and Manage their direct sales.
As an official Direct Conference Partner, we are thrilled to announce that Deana Thornton, Mailchimp’s Director of Commerce Marketing will be a keynote speaker on August 3rd.
Partner Spotlight: Grassfed Exchange
The Grassfed Exchange is a non-profit organization, committed to the humble exchange of knowledge between producers, communities, and the world. Focused on regenerative agricultural practices, Grassfed Exchange hosts an annual conference to promote the grass-fed industry where Producers and Ranchers come together to share ideas, products and services, and livestock genetics, for the benefit of the future of the industry.
DIRECT 2021 Farm Conference Speaker Announcement: Matt Hammond of Avalara
The Direct 2021 Farm Conference is just a few months away, and we’re getting excited to hear from Farming experts and Industry leaders on how Farmers can Grow and Manage their direct sales. We are thrilled to announce that Matt Hammond of Avalara will be a keynote speaker on August 3rd.