Tips and best practices to running a successful online store for your farm or farmers' market

How this Biodynamic Farm is Meeting Demand Online

Based in Mulmur, Ontario, Fiddle Foot Farm saw record sales in May during their annual seedling...

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...

New Feature: Payment Options

We're excited to announce a long requested feature in Local Line: payment options. Payment options...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Local Line and Perennia Help Nova Scotian Farmers Sell Online

Local Line and Perennia Food & Agriculture Inc. are pleased to announce their partnership to...

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 ...

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...

Crash Course: How to Tell Your Brand Story

When making the switch to selling online, getting your marketing down is more important than ever....

Farmers' Markets Thrive Selling Online During COVID-19 Pandemic

Farmers are being hit hard with the increasing closure of farmers’ markets around North America....

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...

How to Sell Food Subscriptions Online

Subscription boxes have become a massive trend among consumers. Today we can get about anything in...

Customer Service 101: How to Respond to an Order Complaint

Excellent customer service is the best way to maintain and retain customers. Sometimes things...

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...

Local Line Launches Free Website Builder For Farmers

Local Line, an e-commerce & logistics software platform for farmers, food hubs, and farmers'...

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...

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...

How to Start Using Paid Social Media Advertising

Social media marketing is essential for your business to thrive. As consumers have increased their...

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....

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,...

How to Take Better Farm Photos for Instagram

Social media is all about content. Consumers like quality photos that represent your brand, story,...

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...

How to Send the Perfect Email Newsletter

Newsletters are an important way to keep your customers updated on your business and your products....