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Farms that use Local Line Grow Sales by 23% per Year

Farms that use Local Line grow sales by 23% and grow their average order size by 9.5% per year. That’s right- that’s not a typo! That’s real growth from real customers.
Cole Jones Local Line
Cole Jones
November 19, 2024
3 min read
Fresh local produce on the shelves at Roche Bros Supermarket.

How Roche Bros uses Local Line for their multi-million dollar local food program

Roche Bros relies on Local Line as their farm-to-fork procurement platform across all 20 locations, helping put over 400 local products on their selves.
Cole Jones Local Line
Cole Jones
November 18, 2024
4 min read
Vegetables in a plastic crate for food hub

Best Food Hub Software: Tools to Drive Your Food Hub’s Success

Find the best food hub software and apps to simplify orders, manage inventory, and grow customer connections. The right tools can fuel your food hub’s growth.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
November 13, 2024
7 min read
Farmer standing in a barn, sorting freshly picked produce into vegetable boxes.

Why Local Line Leads the Way in Wholesale Sales for Farms

Streamline wholesale sales with Local Line! Manage bulk orders, custom pricing, inventory, payments, and communication—all designed for farms selling to wholesale buyers.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
November 12, 2024
5 min read
Group of people harvesting lettuce on a farm

Guide to Marketing Farm Produce: Best Ways to Market Farm Products

Learn easy strategies for marketing farm produce and products. Reach more customers, strengthen your brand, and increase sales with proven farm marketing approaches.
Mitch Hinrichs Local Line
Mitch Hinrichs
November 11, 2024
11 min read
Francis Znidarec Zeus Produce Local Line

How Zeus Produce Acquired 45+ New Wholesale Buyers with Local Line

Learn how Zeus Produce acquired 45+ new wholesale buyers using Local Line for streamlined orders, custom pricing, and 24/7 service across Ontario.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
November 7, 2024
6 min read
Customer buying local food at food hub

Food Hub Sales and Marketing Metrics You Should Be Tracking

Track essential food hub metrics to boost growth. Measure email engagement, orders, partnerships, ad spend, revenue, and customer lifetime value with Local Line's easy reporting.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
November 6, 2024
6 min read
Fresh Tomatoes and Green Tomatillos in Market Baskets

4 Things Wholesale Buyers Look For in Food Suppliers

Learn what wholesale buyers seek from local farms. Consistency, competitive pricing, branding, and certifications are key to breaking into wholesale.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
November 5, 2024
6 min read
Cattle grazing on grass with mountain in background

6 Mistakes Farms Make on Their E-Commerce Store

Save your customers’ frustration when shopping online by avoiding these mistakes when building your farm’s online store.
Mitch Hinrichs Local Line
Mitch Hinrichs
November 4, 2024
8 min read
Two farmers harvesting carrots in a field

Top CSA Software Platforms

Find the best CSA software to grow your farm, sell food subscriptions, and streamline CSA management. Compare features to get more out of your CSA program today.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
November 1, 2024
9 min read
Deck Family Farm

How This CSA Fulfills 300 Orders and Saves 20 Hours Weekly with Local Line

Meet Deck Family Farm, who scaled their 300-member CSA with Local Line's sales software—saving 20 hours weekly, improving efficiency, and boosting member satisfaction.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
October 31, 2024
6 min read
Chef in kitchen preparing food dish

How to Sell Produce to Restaurants

Expand your farm business by selling produce to restaurants. Learn strategies to connect with chefs, build relationships, and offer high-quality local ingredients.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
October 26, 2024
13 min read
Shopper and food hub manager inside local food store

How to Build a Supplier Onboarding Guide for Your Food Hub

Learn how to create a Supplier Onboarding Guide to streamline your food hub’s operations, align producer expectations, and prevent common pitfalls.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
October 25, 2024
6 min read
Farmer standing in field with tablet

3 Unexpected Ways to Boost Customer Retention for Your Farm

Boost farm customer retention with relationship-building, nostalgia-driven marketing, and customer involvement.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
October 22, 2024
4 min read
Two farmers harvesting greens in a field

9 Best E-commerce Platforms for Farms (2024)

We review the 9 best e-commerce platforms for farmers, comparing features, pricing, and benefits to help you choose the right solution for your farm’s online sales.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
October 17, 2024
15 min read
New Local Line storefront enhancements.

Our Latest Storefront: Easier Navigation and a Cleaner, Smoother Experience

Explore Local Line's new storefront updates! With easier navigation, cleaner design, integrated filters, and SEO improvements, your customers can enjoy a better, faster shopping experience.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
October 16, 2024
4 min read
Two farmers shaking hands with chicken coop in background

What Business Structure Is Right for Your Farm?

Find the right business structure for your farm. Explore LLCs, partnerships, cooperatives, and more to protect assets, optimize taxes, and support your farm's growth.
Mitch Hinrichs Local Line
Mitch Hinrichs
October 15, 2024
7 min read
Farmer standing in squash field holding squash.

How to Sell Farm Products Online

Learn how to sell farm products online with tips on choosing the best e-commerce platform, optimizing your listings and growing your customer base through marketing.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
October 14, 2024
15 min read