Episodes
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With a variety of best practices and techniques for how to create a successful Farm business, it can get overwhelming to know which tactics actually work. Many CSAs have developed proven tactics to increase revenue, lock in early buyer commitments, and streamline processes to ensure products go out the door with money in hand.
In this week's episode, listen to the audible version of our eBook - Five Key Tips from CSA Farms Making Six Figures
Find more Farm business resources, including eBooks: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
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In this week's episode, James speaks with Alexia from Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund about the proposed electronic ear tagging updates for livestock and how this rule may affect Independent Farmers.
For more information, visit: https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/
To find more Farm resources, check out: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
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In this week's episode, Janelle talks with Rachel Shenk of Shenk Family Farm. Shenk Family Farm in North Carolina began their protein operation in 2016, turning it into a business the next year. With the help of automated software, successful marketing efforts and convenient, local fulfillments, the Farm has scaled to a 6-figure operation.
To find more Farm resources, check out: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
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Price your Produce for consistent revenue that secures a healthy Profit. In this week’s episode, listen to the Audible version or our newest eBook - Planting for Profit.
Download the eBook: https://www.barn2door.com/e-books/planting-for-profit
For more resources, including eBooks, visit https://www.barn2door.com/resources
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As an Independent Farmer, you must be in control of your finances to make a profit. It is important to be organized and prepared when tax season comes. In this week’s episode, learn finance best practices from Taylor Bridges of Bridging the Gap Financial Services.
For more Farm business resources, check out our content: http://barn2door.com/resources
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In this week’s episode, Janelle speaks with Veteran’s Liberty Ranch (TX) to discuss their success using Barn2Door’s POS for in-person sales. Farmers Markets help Farmers build meaningful relationships with Buyers, while securing purchases. It is crucial to have a POS device that allows for all customers to buy your products. Selling, tipping, reserving and syncing your inventory is made easy with Barn2Door’s POS.
Learn more about Barn2Door's POS: https://www.barn2door.com/point-of-sale
Find more tips and tactics from Farmers across the country: https://www.barn2door.com/resources
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In this week's episode, Janelle meets with Josie Rozum from Dan & Debbie's Creamery in Iowa. With a marketing background on a 3rd generation dairy Farm, learn how Josie thinks about investing in marketing today for future sales, and how to streamline marketing efforts in just one hourly ‘meeting’ a week.
Learn how Barn2Door can help support your Farm marketing efforts and more: http://barn2door.com/resources
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In this week's episode, James meets with Will from Old Rich Valley Farm in Virginia to discuss Farm product pricing. Will explains how to price different product types, communicating the value of sustainable agriculture and reevaluating costs yearly.
For more resources to spur sales for Independent Farmers, streamline operations and access local Buyers, visit https://www.barn2door.com/resources
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A few years and 145 episodes in, Barn2Door’s Podcast gets an overhaul. Why the change? Listen to Barn2Door’s CEO and Alex from Chucktown Acres discuss the BIG re-brand from The Direct Farmer to The Independent Farmer Podcast!
Learn more about Barn2Door here: barn2door.com/learn-more barn2door.com/resources
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In this week's episode, Janelle, and Amy Campbell from Old Rich Valley Farm discuss how to market your Farm in season vs. the Off-Season.
From scheduling posts to secure pre-orders, there are many ways to maintain cash flow year-round for your Farm. -
In this week's episode, Janelle talks with Camille from Long Lane Farm in Rhode Island. Camille discusses how their Farm attracts and retains Buyers for their products.
Building a Farm brand enables you to better serve Buyers in your local community. Understand buying habits, ideal package sizing and consistently communicate with customers to build a strong base.
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In this week's episode, Janelle talks with Alex from Chucktown Acres about the business side of Farming.
While Farmers may get into the industry for their love of agriculture, they are still business owners. There is much work that happens in the background to ensure success. From marketing to integrations for streamlined operations, Alex shares what to consider in the Farming business.
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In this week's episode, Barn2Door COO, James, talks with Product Manager, Anthony, to discuss Barn2Door’s Pick and Pack List.
These lists offer streamlined order organization to save Farms time on fulfillments. Features of the lists include order overviews, delivery details and printable labels.
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Designers at Barn2Door, Alyssa and Serena, discuss the Farm Logo design process. From shape to color, each element of your logo can communicate your Brand to Buyers.
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In this week's episode, Barn2Door CEO, Janelle, talks with Tom Bennett from Bennett Farms about the important transition from Hobby Farmer to Full-time Farmer. Tom discusses what aspects to focus on, and what to not get too tied up in within that transition.
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A Deep Dive on Mailchimp Customer Journey Builder.
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In this week's episode, James and Anthony here at Barn2Door discuss the new simple and easy Refund Experience offered to Farmers.
To learn more about the new Barn2Door Refund Experience, read here: https://www.barn2door.com/blog/a-simple-and-easy-refund-experience-for-your-farm-business
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In this week’s episode, we are joined by one of the newest Farm Advisors, Rachel Shenk of Shenk Family Farm. Join us as we discuss the origins of the Farm, new fulfillment ventures, local partnerships, and Rachel’s success with subscriptions.
Shenk Family Farm is a pasture based livestock Farm in North Carolina, offering their community chicken, pork, eggs, Thanksgiving turkeys, and grassfed beef from a partner Farm.
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In this week’s episode, we are joined by Zoe, the National Sales Manager here at Barn2Door. We’re thrilled to chat with her about her career growth and what it means to serve Farmers across the country.
If you are interested in joining Barn2Door, we encourage you to visit our careers page at barn2door.com/careers
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