The Independent Farmer Podcast

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we talk finances with Taylor Bridges. Taylor is an accountant, Farmer, and certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor working directly with Farmers to help manage their books. She's also the instructor of Barn2Door's new Finance Academy! Gain a sneak peek of what to expect in Barn2Door's three-course Finance Academy, including best practices for agricultural book-k...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we get an overview about the Farm onboarding process with Chris, a member of our Barn2Door Farm Onboarding Manager team. We discuss the role Farm Onboarding Managers (FOMs) play in setting up farmers for success and providing them with tools and resources for their future account management. www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we chat with Josie Rozum of Dan & Debbie's Creamery. We dive into the importance of social media and how to utilize platforms like Facebook to better engage with followers. Dan & Debbie's Creamery is a family dairy farm located in Ely, Iowa that provides farm fresh, exceptionally-made dairy products, while adding value to sustainability, innovati...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we learn about a rich family history, discuss subscription boxes, and the process of home delivery with David and Candace Hopkins of Hopkins Farms. Hopkins Farms is a generational farm located in Cairo, Georgia that provides a fresh, local Farm to Table food service delivered directly to your doorstep. https://www.hopkinsfarmsinc.com/ https://barn2door.c...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we chat with Richard, a member of our Barn2Door Farm Account Manager team. We discuss the importance of Farm Account Managers (FAMs) and how they work closely with Farmers to increase their sales, access more customers, and save time. www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we discuss strategies on labelling, packaging, and subscription services with a member of our Farm Advisor Network: Camille Abdel-Nabi of Little River Farms. Little River Farms is a 3-acre certified organic vegetable farm located in Exeter, Rhode Island that specializes in vegetables, root crops, baby greens, and microgreens. https://www.littleriverfarmr...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we talk with Brie Cassadei from Terra Firma Farm on the steps she took to streamline her delivery program, and get hours of her time back. Brie walks us through her average delivery day and the tools she uses to make it all easier, and make fewer mistakes in the process. Terra Firma Farm is a community farm dedicated to creating healthy products for both...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we discuss hydroponics and the convenience of subscriptions with Will Mastin, co-owner of Local Appetite Growers. Local Appetite Growers is a hydroponics greenhouse farm located in Baldwin County, Alabama that specializes in the production of gourmet lettuces and leafy greens. https://www.localappetitegrowers.com/ https://barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we get an education from Blake Bennett of B3 Roots about "container farms", hydroponic systems, and creating sustainable agricultural practices with technology. B3 Roots is a hyper-local pesticide free vertical hydroponic shipping container farm in Apex, North Carolina that specializes in sustainable leafy greens and herbs. https://www.b3roots.com/ https...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, meet Alyssa and Serena, two members of Barn2Door's design team. They'll break down the logo design process, explain the importance of logos for your farm's brand, and share tips and insight on what makes a logo look great. https://barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we discuss career changes, regenerative Farming, and business growth with Alex Russell of Chucktown Acres. Alex started his journey in Farming as an intern at Polyface Farm with absolutely no Farming knowledge, and later went on to start his own Farm. Chucktown Acres is a working, regenerative farm just outside of Charleston, SC that aims to produce an e...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we hear from Justin Barclay, the Farm Education Manager at Rodale Institute. Rodale Institute has been a global leader in organic agriculture for over 70 years. Justin shares the ins and outs of the Rodale Institute Farmer Training Program, or RIFT. Learn more about Rodale Institute: https://rodaleinstitute.org/

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we sit down with Joelle from Orem Farms to discuss how she went from no email marketing to teaching Barn2Door's Mailchimp Academy. Hear her tips on growing a customer list, engaging your buyers, and not working yourself into the ground in the process. Learn more about Orem Farms: https://www.barn2door.com/fan/orem-farms Connect with Joelle: https://www.b...

Welcome to the sixth episode in Barn2Door's series in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we cover the Campaign for Raw Food, and the concerns that have been raised over regulations on raw butter. https://www...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Tom Bennett from Bennett Farms shares his tips on using Farmers Markets as a marketing tool to increase your Farm's online sales. Show Notes: https://www.bennettfarmsmichigan.com/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources https://www.barn2door.com/connect

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome one of our newest members to the Farm Advisory Network, BCS Livestock. BCS stands for Betsy, Casey, and Skip, the three members of the Smith family. They use a holistic management style where we pay attention to all the small details. They follow a regenerative grazing plan in order to improve plant health, increase soil biodiv...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Amy and Will Campbell of Old Rich Valley Farm will share with Rory, their favorite Barn2Door feature and tips that have helped her business profit. Show Notes: https://oldrichvalleyfarm.com https://barn2door.com/resources https://barn2door.com/connect

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome one of our newest members to the Farm Advisory Network, Little River Farm in Rhode Island. Little River Farm was started in 2013 by young farmers Camille Abdel-Nabi and Robert Payne with a vision to create a small farm that could feed people the healthiest and most nutritious food possible. After 5 seasons of experimenting with...

Description: In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Valarie Luhman of Grass Fed Cattle Co will share with Rory, their favorite Barn2Door feature and tips that have helped her business profit. Show Notes: https://grassfedcattleco.com https://barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Miranda from Barn2Door and Joe Schirmer of Dirty Girl Produce will discuss tactics that he has used successfully to secure sales before the busy season. This episode is the audio version of a webinar made in partnership with ACRES USA. You can watch the webinar here at: https://www.barn2door.com/webinars/farm-innovator-series-secure-sales-before-the-busy...

Welcome to the fifth episode in Barn2Door's series in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we focus on Pork, and how laws vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their produc...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast we're excited to welcome, Abby Lundrigan, Certification and Farmer Liason at Real Organic Project. The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement created to distinguish soil-grown and pasture-raised products under USDA organic. In response to the lack of enforcement of some vital USDA Organic standards to protect soil health and animal welfare, organic...

Description: In this episode of Direct Farm Tactics, Sebastian and Rachele will discuss Barn2Door's most recent feature roll out, custom tipping and how farmers can utilize it to increase your bottom line. Show notes: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Abby. One of Barn2Door's very own Sales Account Executives. Listen as she shares how she came to join the team and and how she was able to grow with Barn2Door. Show Notes: https://www.barn2door.com/careers https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Welcome to the fourth episode in Barn2Door's series in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we focus on Produce, FSMA, how laws vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their...