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Local Line launches a new feature called barcode scanning.

Introducing Enhanced Barcode Scanning: Variable Weight and Inventory Support

Barcode scanning just got faster and smarter—add inventory, sell by weight, and reduce errors with ease. Now included in Premium and Ultimate plans.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
July 6, 2025
3 min read
Farmer in the field assessing data on tablet.

Guide to Local Line Metrics and How to Use Them

Learn how to use Local Line’s reporting dashboard to track key metrics, boost efficiency, and grow your farm or food hub with data-driven decisions.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
June 26, 2025
12 min read
Farmer holding iphone and veggie CSA box in field.

How to Grow Your Email List (and What to Send Them) for Farmers

Learn how to grow your email list and send effective marketing emails for your food hub. Strategies include Local Line tools, campaign ideas, and subscriber tips.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
June 24, 2025
6 min read
Best food hub software solutions

Best Food Hub Software: Tools & Apps for Food Hubs

Find the best food hub software solutions and apps to simplify orders, manage inventory and grow customer connections. The right tools can help your food hub’s growth.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
June 20, 2025
7 min read
Farmer harvesting cabbage in a field.

The Guide to Planning Delivery Routes for Farms and Food Hubs

Learn how farms and food hubs can streamline delivery routes, reduce costs, and improve service using smart planning and tools like Local Line.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
June 17, 2025
8 min read
Farmer harvesting lettuce in a field.

Pickup & Delivery in 2025: The Numbers Every Farm Should Know

Wondering how to price and plan your delivery and pickup options? Our latest fulfillment report breaks down the numbers and trends every farm should know.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
May 30, 2025
4 min read
Order packing at a food hub.

Vendor Pickup vs. Central Fulfillment: What’s Right for Your Food Hub?

Compare vendor and centralized fulfillment models to streamline food hub operations and manage multi-vendor market logistics with ease.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
May 27, 2025
7 min read
A group of farmers harvesting lettuce in a field.

The Ultimate Guide to Food Hub Fulfillment

Learn how to streamline your food hub's operations with efficient fulfillment strategies. This guide covers delivery, pickup, order management, and how tools like Local Line can help scale your business.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
May 10, 2025
5 min read
How to start a food hub

How to Start a Food Hub Company: 4 Steps for Success

Learn how to start a food hub company, from what is a food hub to building a food hub business plan, marketing your food hub and choosing food hub software.
Tandy Thackeray Local Line
Tandy Thackeray
April 28, 2025
9 min read
Local Line launches new discover feature, the simplest way to connect with local food suppliers, food hubs, and buyers.

Introducing Discover: A New Way To Grow The Local Food System, Together

Local Line Discover connects farms, food hubs & buyers to grow local food networks. Find partners & wholesale opportunities near you.
Cole Jones Local Line
Cole Jones
April 7, 2025
4 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
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
Chicken farmer walking through field with chickens and mobile coops.

5 Storefront Hacks to Grow Sales This Year with Local Line

Make 2025 your best sales year yet! Discover five powerful Local Line storefront hacks, from abandoned cart emails to product bundles, to boost revenue and loyalty.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
January 23, 2025
4 min read
Two farmers standing in a hoop house with their children.

8 Best Farm Website Design Examples & Ideas

Find inspiration for your farm with the best farm website design examples and creative agricultural website ideas to attract customers and grow your farming business.
Nina Galle Local LIne
Nina Galle
December 6, 2024
7 min read
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
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