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Cattle grazing on field. Siskiyou Holiday Guide.

Holiday Bundle Ideas for Your Food Hub: How Siskiyou Farm Co. Makes It Happen

Discover how Siskiyou Farm Co. uses Local Line’s Box Builder to create festive, customizable holiday bundles that celebrate local flavor and boost holiday sales!
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
December 2, 2024
7 min read
sil, cilantro and chives. People filling box with vegetables for purchase.

How to Create a Food Hub Business Plan: Your Blueprint for Success

Learn how to create a food hub business plan that connects local producers with consumers, supports community growth, and ensures sustainable success.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
November 29, 2024
6 min read
Local Line launches a new box builder feature for farms and food hubs

Announcing the New Local Line Box Builder for Farms and Food Hubs

Introducing Local Line's Box Builder: Create curated boxes, boost sales, reduce waste, and streamline inventory. Perfect for CSA shares, bundles, and more!
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
November 25, 2024
7 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
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
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
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
New Local Line feature: Add Facebook Pixel & Google Analytics to Your Local Line Store

Track and Optimize: Adding Facebook Pixel & Google Analytics to Your Local Line Store

Add Facebook Pixel and Google Analytics to your Local Line storefront to track customer behavior, optimize ads, and grow your sales. Get step-by-step setup instructions for data-driven marketing success.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
October 8, 2024
3 min read
Farmers holding crates of fresh produce

How to Pack 100 Orders an Hour for Your Food Hub

Streamline your food hub's order processing to pack 100 orders an hour. See how farm software like Local Line and staff training can boost your packing efficiency.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
September 25, 2024
9 min read
Farmer selling eggs through a food hub

Selling Through Food Hubs: What You Need to Know

Learn how to start selling with a food hub! Understand product eligibility requirements, certifications, labelling, pricing tips, and more.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
September 20, 2024
7 min read
Farmer handing over basket of vegetables

5 Benefits of Food Hubs for Farmers

Learn how food hubs can boost small farms and local food systems. We share the top benefits of joining one and key trends shaping the future of food hubs.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
September 19, 2024
4 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
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
Person delivering crate of produce

Efficient Pick and Pack Workflow for Your Food Hub

Learn how Siskiyou Farm Co. streamlines weekly order pick up across 7,000 square miles, ensuring customer satisfaction using Local Line.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
July 3, 2024
5 min read
People carrying variety of vegetables

Increase Your Food Hub Efficiency with These Local Line Features

Running a food hub can be complex, but Local Line's farm-focused sales platform can help reduce manual tasks and grow your business. Read to learn more!
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
June 20, 2024
4 min read
Woman carrying crate of vegetables and man pushing wheelbarrow in greenhouse

Mastering Vendor Markups and Fees: A Food Hub Manager’s Guide

Learn how to set vendor markups and fees for a food hub with insights from Siskiyou Farm Co. on creating sustainable and equitable financial structures.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
June 12, 2024
2 min read
Boxes of fruits and vegetables

How Food Hubs Are Digitally Transforming Local Food Systems

Food hubs are revolutionizing local food accessibility. Learn how online sales are impacting local food systems and benefitting communities and producers.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
May 29, 2024
4 min read
Local Line's Back Office for Vendor Payouts

Save Time with Automated Vendor Payouts

Save time on manually paying vendors for your food hub with Local Line’s new vendor payouts.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
May 15, 2024
4 min read
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