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The Ultimate Guide to Social Media for Farmers

In this social media guide for farmers, uncover Instagram tips, Facebook strategies, TikTok trends and more to help you reach customers and increase sales.
Paige Jones Local Line
Paige Jones
September 17, 2024
26 min read
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4 Effective Local Line Hacks for Customer Retention

Discover Local Line’s four key features to boost customer retention: price list emails, coupons, subscriptions, and abandoned cart emails.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
September 16, 2024
4 min read
Abandoned Cart + Fulfillment Cutoff Notice Email

New Feature: Increase Sales Conversions with New Abandoned Cart Emails

Increase farm sales with Local Line’s new automated emails. Recover abandoned carts and remind customers of order cutoffs to boost conversions!
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
September 12, 2024
2 min read
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40+ Farm Instagram Post Ideas to Grow Your Followers

Get over 30 days of Instagram post ideas for farms. Use our creative Instagram content ideas and examples to engage your audience, sell produce & grow your following.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
September 11, 2024
12 min read
Local Line launches integration with ECRS

Local Line Launches Highly Anticipated ECRS Integration for Independent Grocers

Local Line launches ECRS integration, streamlining local food orders for grocers and food co-ops. Save 6-8 hours weekly with real-time inventory, pricing, and delivery updates.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
September 11, 2024
3 min read
CSA box of vegetables.

How to Offer Home Delivery for Your Farm

As traditional sales channels adapt, farmers need to find new ways to reach their customers. Here’s how to offer delivery for your farm.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
September 9, 2024
7 min read
Fresh vegetable stand

Complete Guide to Farm Collectives, Food Co-ops & Food Hubs

Learn the benefits, challenges, and steps to starting a farm collective, food co-op, or food hub. See how Local Line facilitates each model through farm e-commerce.
Lisa Pham Local Line
Lisa Pham
September 4, 2024
7 min read
Blue Lizard Farm hoop house in Nevada

Growing Produce in the Desert: Simplifying Farm Sales with Local Line

See how Blue Lizard Farm harnessed Local Line to sell local produce in the Nevada desert. Learn how they use Local Line’s feature for an efficient and thriving farm.
Lisa Pham Local Line
Lisa Pham
September 3, 2024
4 min read
Local Line subscription enhancement backoffice

Subscription Enhancements: Save Time & Lock in Recurring Farm Revenue

Explore Local Line's new subscription enhancements! Save time, streamline operations, and secure recurring revenue for your farm.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
August 27, 2024
2 min read
Farmer holds a basil seedling in his hands

What to Expect When Joining Local Line: Onboarding and Support

First time selling online? Considering Local Line? Learn about our onboarding and support, plus our farm e-commerce tool for managing your farm sales!
Lisa Pham Local Line
Lisa Pham
August 16, 2024
4 min read
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Farm Logo Design Ideas, Inspiration & Tips

Learn the importance of a great farm logo and how to create one. Unlock design inspiration, tips, and best practices.
Lisa Pham Local Line
Lisa Pham
August 13, 2024
6 min read
Farmer typing on laptop

How E-Commerce Drives Profit for Regenerative Farms & Ranches

Farms and ranches practicing regenerative agriculture are profitable, but in tandem with e-commerce, the sky is truly the limit!
Mitch Hinrichs Local Line
Mitch Hinrichs
August 9, 2024
5 min read
Cows on green grass pasture

What is a Herdshare?

Discover the benefits of running a herdshare. Learn how to join, start, and manage herdshares with our comprehensive guide.
Lisa Pham Local Line
Lisa Pham
August 2, 2024
7 min read
Farmer working in his farm and greenhouse

Food Hub Grants: How to Apply & Get Funding in the US

Learn how to apply for food hub grants across the US. We share top funding sources, application tips, and strategies to expand your business and operations.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
July 29, 2024
8 min read
Positively Grown cattle

This Herdshare Had a Record Year Once They Switched to Local Line

Learn how this Michigan-based herdshare meets local customer demand using Local Line’s order management, subscriptions, and fulfillment feature.
Lisa Pham Local Line
Lisa Pham
July 26, 2024
5 min read
The outside of the Portland Food Co-op Store in Maine

How Portland Food Co-op Saves 20% in Labour Using Local Line for Local Buying

Learn how Portland Food Co-op simplifies local food procurement with Local Line, achieving 40% local product sourcing and fostering community growth.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
July 25, 2024
5 min read
Fresh bell peppers and cucumbers in crates

How to Successfully Sell Wholesale Produce

Explore our how-to farm guide on selling produce wholesale! Learn if wholesale is right for you, the requirements, and the types of wholesale buyers.
Lisa Pham Local Line
Lisa Pham
July 23, 2024
6 min read
Free marketing templates for farms

20+ Free Marketing Templates for Farms & Agriculture Businesses

Save time with Local Line’s farm marketing templates! These social media and email marketing templates will make your farm marketing a breeze.
Lisa Pham Local Line
Lisa Pham
July 19, 2024
5 min read