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Different types of fish and seafood on ice at market.

How to Sell Seafood Online

Learn how to sell fish online with tips on sourcing, packaging, building a website, e-commerce setup and marketing to grow a profitable seafood business.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
March 26, 2025
7 min read
Local Line launches barcode scanning. A faster way to do in-person check out.

Introducing Barcode Scanning: Faster In-Person Checkout with Local Line

Speed up sales with Local Line's barcode scanning! Easily log orders by scanning barcodes at markets, pop-ups, or in-store. Faster checkouts, less hassle!
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
March 21, 2025
2 min read
Eat Local Huron uses Local Line to manage 50+ producer food hub.

How Eat Local Huron Built a Thriving Local Food Network with Local Line

Discover how Eat Local Huron manages 50+ producers and 1500 products in just 5-8 hours a week with streamlined food hub operations.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
March 21, 2025
5 min read
Farmer walking in a field with cabbage growing.

How to Price Vegetables

Learn how to price vegetables with this guide covering cost analysis, market demand, competition, and seasonal factors. Maximize profits while staying competitive.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
March 20, 2025
9 min read
Farmer planting seedlings in field in the spring

Stay Ahead This Season: New Local Line Features to Power Your Sales

Power up your sales with Local Line’s latest features! Save time, track inventory smarter, and streamline orders for your busiest season yet.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
March 18, 2025
3 min read
Customer putting food hub order into trunk.

How to Run a Successful Subscription Program Through Your Food Hub

Learn how to build a profitable food hub subscription program with pricing strategies, fulfillment tips, and marketing tactics to boost customer loyalty.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
March 11, 2025
6 min read
Farmer in warehouse with vegetables.

Pre-Season Sales Checklist for Farms: Tune Up, Lock In, and Sell More

Get ahead of peak season with a solid plan. Optimize inventory, refine fulfillment, and enhance marketing for more sales and less stress.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
March 5, 2025
8 min read
Farmer holding basket of freshly harvested produce.

How to Sell Produce Online: Fruits, Vegetables & More

Learn how to sell produce online with a website and farm e-commerce storefront. Increase sales, manage orders, and grow your farm business easily.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
March 3, 2025
8 min read
Local Line launches product variants

Introducing Product Variants: More Flexible Inventory Management for Farms

Simplify your inventory management with Product Variants. Track inventory per package, simplify product listings, and improve your customers' ordering experience.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
February 28, 2025
4 min read
Shapiro Produce: Strengthening Operations and Relationships with Local Line

How Shapiro Produce Increased Sales and Efficiency with Local Line

Shapiro Produce streamlined order management with Local Line, boosting efficiency, sales, and retailer relationships while saving hours on inventory tracking.
Cole Jones Local Line
Cole Jones
February 27, 2025
3 min read
Cattle grazing on field at a ranch.

Catch Weight vs Fixed Weight: What's the Difference?

What does catch weight mean? Learn how catch weight differs from fixed weight, how it impacts pricing and inventory, and why it matters for food businesses.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
February 27, 2025
6 min read
Farmer standing in a field, harvesting pumpkins.

6 Farm Recordkeeping Strategies to Make Tax Season Stress-Free

Simplify farm tax season with these 6 essential recordkeeping tips. Learn how to track expenses, digitize receipts, and maximize deductions with ease.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
February 26, 2025
3 min read
Local Line and Edacious Partner To Bring Detailed Nutrition Labeling to Family Farms

Making (North)America Healthy Again: Local Line and Edacious Partner To Bring Detailed Nutrition Labeling to Family Farms

Local Line and Edacious partner to offer farmers detailed nutrition labelling. Learn more about what this partnership means for Local Line customers.
Cole Jones Local Line
Cole Jones
February 14, 2025
2 min read
Local Line ecommerce platform for CSAs, community supported agriculture

How to Run Your CSA on Local Line

Discover how Local Line simplifies CSA management with tools for the Farmer's Choice, Customizable Box, and Subscription models, helping farms streamline operations.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
February 12, 2025
6 min read
Monadnock food co-op location.

How Local Line Helps Monadnock Food Co-op Optimize Local Sourcing

Monadnock Food Co-op streamlines local sourcing with Local Line, saving time on orders and vendor communication. Learn how they simplify orders and track inventory.
Cole Jones Local Line
Cole Jones
February 7, 2025
3 min read
Produce section of American grocery store with varieties of apples.

Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Groceries & Restaurants and How to Mitigate Them

Impending U.S.-Canada grocery and food tariffs threaten food supply chains. Learn how local sourcing can protect margins, ensure availability & build resilience.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
February 6, 2025
4 min read
American farmers harvesting cabbage in a field.

How Do Tariffs Affect Farmers: Impact of U.S. & Canada Trade War

Tariffs are reshaping food trade—farmers must act now. Learn how to build direct customer relationships, secure sales, and thrive in a changing market.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
February 6, 2025
5 min read
Fresh produce for sale at grocery store/supermarket

How to Sell to Grocery Stores: Produce, Vegetables & Food Products

Learn how to sell to grocery stores and supermarkets. Get tips on pricing, packaging, and finding grocery buyers to buy farm produce, vegetables and food products.
Lisa Pham Local Line
Lisa Pham
February 4, 2025
11 min read