From Shipping Container to Kitchen with B3 Roots
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we get an education from Blake Bennett of B3 Roots about "container farms", hydroponic systems, and creating sustainable agricultural practices with technology. B3 Roots is a hyper-local pesticide free vertical hydroponic shipping container farm in Apex, North Carolina that specializes in sustainable leafy greens and herbs.
Looking at Logos: Let's Discuss the Design Process
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, meet Alyssa and Serena, two members of Barn2Door's design team. They'll break down the logo design process, explain the importance of logos for your farm's brand, and share tips and insight on what makes a logo look great.
The Farming Student Has Become the Master w/ Chucktown Acres
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we discuss career changes, regenerative Farming, and business growth with Alex Russell of Chucktown Acres. Alex started his journey in Farming as an intern at Polyface Farm with absolutely no Farming knowledge, and later went on to start his own Farm.
Trading Pencil and Paper for Seeds and Soil - the Rodale Institute Farm Training Program
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we hear from Justin Barclay, the Farm Education Manager at Rodale Institute. Rodale Institute has been a global leader in organic agriculture for over 70 years. Justin shares the ins and outs of the Rodale Institute Farmer Training Program, or RIFT.
A Chimp, Software, and Farming... Let's Talk Email Marketing
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we sit down with Joelle from Orem Farms to discuss how she went from no email marketing to teaching Barn2Door's Mailchimp Academy. Hear her tips on growing a customer list, engaging your buyers, and not working yourself into the ground in the process.
Farm Legal Series #6: Can't Believe it's Raw Butter - The Legal Battle for Raw Food
Welcome to the sixth episode in Barn2Door's series in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. In this episode, we cover the Campaign for Raw Food, and the concerns that have been raised over regulations on raw butter.
A Farmer's Market(ing) Campaign to Grow Faster Online with Bennett Farms
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Tom Bennett from Bennett Farms shares his tips on using Farmers Markets as a marketing tool to increase your Farm's online sales.
Favorite FAN Feature: Old Rich Valley Farm
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Amy and Will Campbell of Old Rich Valley Farm will share with Rory, their favorite Barn2Door feature and tips that have helped her business profit.
Farmer Spotlight: Little River Farm
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome one of our newest members to the Farm Advisory Network, Little River Farm in Rhode Island. Little River Farm was started in 2013. After 5 seasons of experimenting with different growing techniques, Little River Farm became a fully no-till farm.
Favorite FAN Feature: Grass Fed Cattle Co
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Valarie Luhman of Grass Fed Cattle Co will share with Rory, their favorite Barn2Door feature and tips that have helped her business profit.
Farm Innovator Series: Secure Sales Before the Busy Season
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Miranda from Barn2Door and Joe Schirmer of Dirty Girl Produce will discuss tactics that he has used successfully to secure sales before the busy season.
Farm Legal Series #5: Swine and Pork Laws, Sow what?
Welcome to the fourth episode in Barn2Door's series in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. In this episode, we focus on Pork, and how laws vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their products direct-to-consumer.
Feed the Soil, Not the Plant with the Real Organic Project
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast we're excited to welcome, Abby Lundrigan, Certification and Farmer Liason at Real Organic Project. The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement created to distinguish soil-grown and pasture-raised products under USDA organic.
Direct Farm Tactics #5: Boost Your Bottom Line with Tipping
In this episode of Direct Farm Tactics, Sebastian and Rachele will discuss Barn2Door's most recent feature roll out, custom tipping and how farmers can utilize it to increase your bottom line.
Employee Spotlight: Abby, Account Executive
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Abby. One of Barn2Door's very own Sales Account Executives. Listen as she shares how she came to join the team and and how she was able to grow with Barn2Door.
Farm Legal Series #4: The Law on Raw... Produce.
In this episode Farm Legal Series, we focus on Produce, FSMA, how laws vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their products direct-to-consumer.
2 Years On Barn2Door - Ashley Clark with Sacred Roots Maple
In this episode of the podcast, we're excited to welcome back Ashley Clark after almost 2 years since Sacred Roots Maple started on Barn2Door. Listen as she shares how her seasonal family farm in Northern New York, continues to sell out and grow their maple business.
Death & Taxes - Two Things Your Farm Can't Avoid
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to welcome back Matt Hammond, National Sales Manager over at Avalara. Listen as Matt and James discuss the nuances and challenges around taxes for all small farm businesses in the US.
Employee Spotlight: Caleb, Operations Manager
In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Caleb. Barn2Door's own Operations Manager. Listen as he shares how he came to join the team and and how he was able to grow with Barn2Door.
Direct Farm Tactics #4: Tips from our FANs
In this episode of Direct Farm Tactics, Our Farm Advisors from all across the USA and varying product categories, they will offer up their own tips on how they communicate and stay in touch with their customers.