Tips and best practices to running a successful online store for your farm or farmers' market
Learn how to succeed as a local food supplier with success stories, marketing tips and more.
How to Use Online Ordering to Pre-Sell for Market
COVID-19 has changed the way we do markets. As markets now continue to open, some customers may not...
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New Feature: Payment Options
We're excited to announce a long requested feature in Local Line: payment options. Payment options...
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How This Nova Scotia Farm Used Local Line to Move Local Sales Online
Located on the Amherst Shore in Chapman Settlement, Nova Scotia, Wysmykal Farm has completely...
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Local Line and Compeer Financial Partner to Help Farmers Succeed
Local Line and Compeer Financial are pleased to announce their partnership to support local food...
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How This Kentucky Cattle Farm Saw Record Sales During COVID-19
Bluegrass Beef Kentucky has seen record online sales since the start of COVID-19. Since March 2020,...
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How Owen Sound Farmers’ Market Increased Sales with Local Line
Co-market managers Richard and Morag have been running the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market together...
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Local Line and Perennia Help Nova Scotian Farmers Sell Online
Local Line and Perennia Food & Agriculture Inc. are pleased to announce their partnership to...
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How This Ontario Farmers’ Market Found Success Selling Online Using Local Line
The Bradford Farmers’ Market has been serving their community for over 13 years. Throughout ...
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How Simcoe Farmers' Market Continues to Thrive with an Online Store
Located in Norfolk County, Ontario, the Simcoe Farmers’ Market has been serving its community since...
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Crash Course: How to Tell Your Brand Story
When making the switch to selling online, getting your marketing down is more important than ever....
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Farmers' Markets Thrive Selling Online During COVID-19 Pandemic
Farmers are being hit hard with the increasing closure of farmers’ markets around North America....
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5 Ways to Get New Customers from Instagram
The goal for your Instagram business account should be to connect and engage with people who want...
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How to Sell Food Subscriptions Online
Subscription boxes have become a massive trend among consumers. Today we can get about anything in...
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Customer Service 101: How to Respond to an Order Complaint
Excellent customer service is the best way to maintain and retain customers. Sometimes things...
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7 Tips to Setting Up the Best Online Storefront
Congratulations on your online store! Welcome to the world of selling online. Your online store is...
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Local Line Launches Free Website Builder For Farmers
Local Line, an e-commerce & logistics software platform for farmers, food hubs, and farmers'...
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How to Set Up a Referral Program for Your Business
Getting new customers takes a lot of time and money. Make it easy for yourself and set up a...
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How Increasing Your Prices 5% Will Make Your Farm 10% More Money
We all want to make a bit more money this year. What is one thing you can do next season to...
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How to Start Using Paid Social Media Advertising
Social media marketing is essential for your business to thrive. As consumers have increased their...
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How to Determine Cost of Goods Sold for Your Farm Products
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is the total of all the costs that go into producing a product....
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Re-Inventing the Local Food Economy in Minnesota with Online Food Hubs Across the State
When you think of local food, most people think of places like California. For us “insiders,...
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How to Take Better Farm Photos for Instagram
Social media is all about content. Consumers like quality photos that represent your brand, story,...
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How Argus Farm Stop Uses a Retail Store, Food Hub, and Local Line
Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Argus Farm Stop is an independent local food retailer that is...
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How to Send the Perfect Email Newsletter
Newsletters are an important way to keep your customers updated on your business and your products....
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