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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
Food hub pick up location for customers buying direct from farmers.

Running a Food Hub: How to Onboard and Manage Your Suppliers

Learn best practices and lessons learned for onboarding and managing suppliers from a food hub manager, Tandy at Siskiyou Farm Co.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
May 10, 2024
5 min read
A customer shopping produce at a food hub.

How to Start a Food Hub: 4 Key Lessons for Success

Starting a food hub comes with unique challenges. Tandy explores lessons and insights learned scaling Siskiyou Farm Co.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
April 26, 2024
7 min read
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