The Independent Farmer Podcast

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Sam one of Barn2Door's very own Software Development Managers. Listen as he shares how he came to join the team and and how he was able to grow with Barn2Door. Show Notes: https://barn2door.com/careers https://www.barn2door.com/blog/employee-spotlight-sam-software-development-manager?rq=employee%20spotlight

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Hunter McBrayer, Director of the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, joins us to share the mission and values of ALFA and how their work helps Farmers make an impact - agriculturally and scientifically.  Show Notes: https://alfafarmers.org/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast we'll be giving you a behind the scenes look on the Direct conference from the team that put it together.  Show Notes: https://directfarmconference.com https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Karoline Rose shares how she founded Cattleman U and why it has become their mission to supply all farmers and ranchers with the tools to make well informed business decisions. Show Notes: https://cattlemanu.com/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Jacint Tumacder with Intuit QuickBooks. Serving over 15,000 small businesses during his 30+ years at Intuit, Jacint shares how using a robust accounting solution can help Farmers efficiently grow and manage their businesses. Show Notes: Watch Jacint Tumacder talk about Inuit QuickBooks:  https://directfarmconference.com/manag...

Barn2Door has partnered with ACRES USA to produce the Farm Innovator Series. In this first episode Zoe one of Barn2Door's very own Sales Managers Interviewed Tom Bennett of Bennett Farms in Michigan. Acres U.S.A. would like to offer all active military and veteran’s a 20% discount off registration to the 46th Annual Eco-Ag Conference December 6-9 in Cincinnati, OH. This conference sets the standar...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Matt Hammond, National Sales Manager at Avalara. Listen and learn as Matt shares how Avalara's tools can simplify and streamline your Farms' business taxes. Show Notes: Watch Matt Hammond talk about Simplifying Tax Compliance for your Farm: https://directfarmconference.com/simplifying-tax-compliance-for-your-farm https://www.barn2...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Matt Jacocks of Intuit QuickBooks. Listen as Matt shares the importance of cash flow and how it can impact the decisions you make for your business. Show Notes: Watch Matt Jacocks talk about the benefits of being financially nimble: https://directfarmconference.com/manage-your-farm-business-and-improve-your-margins-with-intuit-qui...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Miranda one of Barn2Door's very own Success Managers. Listen as she shares how she came to join the team and and how she was able to grow within Barn2Door. Show Notes: https://barn2door.com/careers https://www.barn2door.com/blog/blog-employee-spotlight-miranda-farm-account-manager?rq=employee%20spotlight

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Kelsey Ducheneaux-Scott of DX Beef. Listen as Kelsey shares the importance of regenerative agriculture and how she's been able to double production, again.  Show Notes: https://www.dxbeef.com/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Russ Conser from Grassfed Exchange. Listen as Russ shares how he got involved with the Grassfed Exchange and how its members are currently having exchanges and learning to improve their farms. Show Notes: https://grassfedexchange.com/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Valerie Luhman with Grassfed Cattle Company. Listen as Valarie shares how her experience in Agriculture and marketing shape their strategy on communicating with their customers to build strong relationships within their community. Show Notes: https://www.grassfedcattleco.com/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Karen McSwain, Associate Executive Director of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA). Listen as Karen shares the story behind CFSA, why their members pivoted to selling direct, and how their FarmShare program was developed. Show Notes: https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Amy and Will Campbell from Old Rich Valley Farm. Listen to Will and Amy share their experience transitioning from producing and selling on the commodity market over to selling direct to consumer.  Show Notes: https://www.oldrichvalleyfarm.com/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Judith McGeary, the Executive Director of the Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance. Judith shares how FARFA was founded, their mission to help break existing farming barriers, and highlights current food entrepreneurs in the industry. Show Notes: http://farmandranchfreedom.org/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Richard one of Barn2Door's very own Sales Account Executives. Listen as he shares how he came to join the team and what drives him to continue to support our Farmers. Show Notes: https://barn2door.com/careers https://www.barn2door.com/blog/2021/5/24/employee-spotlight-richard-farm-account-executive?rq=employee%20spotlight

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Jessica Evans with Evans Family Farm. Listen as Jessica shares her experience after 1 year with Barn2Door, discussing key insights on implementing subscriptions and delivery to secure recurring revenue year-round. Show Notes: https://www.evansfamilyfarm.com/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Emma Cimolini, Director of Marketing at Routific. Listen as Emma shares Routific's mission and how Route Optimization solves the many problems associated with scaling a delivery service. Show Notes: Watch Marc Kuo talk about growing your online sales with Routific: https://directfarmconference.com/grow-your-online-sales-with-a-5st...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Tera Johnson, the founder of the Food Finance Institute (FFI). Tera shares the history behind FFI and how the institute works with sustainable food and farming businesses. Show Notes: https://foodfinanceinstitute.org/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Josie Rozum, Director of Operations at Dan and Debbie's Creamery. Listen as Josie shares the history behind Dan and Debbie's creamery and how offering a direct to consumer channel has help them increase their sales along with owning their brand's relationship to their customers. Show Notes: https://dananddebbies.com/ https://www.b...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Tom Bennett, owner of Bennett Farms. Listen as Tom shares the performance of his poultry and pork operation as demand keeps soaring as well as offering price insights for Farms just starting out. Show Notes: https://www.bennettfarmsmichigan.com/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Angela  Brittain, CSA Program Manager at County Line Harvest. Listen as Angela shares how they pivoted County Line Harvest's model and started offering CSAs during the pandemic.  Show Notes: https://countylineharvest.com/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Alice Varon, Executive Director at Certified Naturally Grown. Listen in to Alice and Allyssa discuss the differences in labels like CNG and USDA organic and how their community, built around farming sustainably and organically have helped its members. Show Notes: https://www.cngfarming.org/ https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome Christina Kostelecky from Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. Listen as we dive into the history of Pasa, discuss the benefits of growing sustainably, and how Pasa and its members share ideas to promote a sustainable future in agriculture.  Show Notes: https://pasafarming.org/ https://www.barn2door.com/re...

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host two of Barn2Door's very own team members, Lauren and Mackenzie. Listen as they discuss how they came to join the team and have helped Barn2Door grow. Show Notes: https://barn2door.com/careers https://www.barn2door.com/blog/2021/3/31/employee-spotlight-mackenzie-sales-manager?rq=employee%20spotlight https://www.barn2door.com/blog/e...