Local Farms and Food
Find Your Perfect Match: Buy from Local Farms based on Recipes and Your Preferences
Our mission is to connect local farms with consumers, help people eat healthy, and allow farmers to sell direct online for convenient pickup or delivery.
There are over 2 million farms in the United States and the majority of them are family-owned, small farms. Sustainable farming takes a lot of hard work and love. We're committed to supporting great local farms and providing convenient access to fresh, locally grown food. We're building a platform that connect local farmers with consumers based on custom preferences to create a new sustainable and vibrant food system that benefits both parties.
Through our platform, approved farmers can sell their products directly to consumers, allowing for convenient delivery or pickup. We aim to provide farmers with the best tools for their hard work and dedication, while also giving consumers the opportunity to support their local economy and access the freshest, most nutritious food available.
We believe that everyone should have access to healthy, locally grown food, and our mission is to make that a reality. Thank you for supporting local farms and joining us on this journey to create a more sustainable and equitable food system.
Our Vision
Helping Farmers, Consumers and Communities
At Farmers Folio, we prioritize the success of local farmers and the accessibility of fresh, locally grown food for consumers. By providing a platform for farmers to sell their products directly online, we ensure that farmers earn fair compensation for their hard work and dedication. This direct-to-consumer model enables farmers to earn significantly more than they would through traditional distributors, ensuring that they can sustain their operations and continue to provide high-quality products.
In addition to supporting local farmers, our platform benefits consumers by providing them with fresher, more nutritious food at better prices. By customizing their preferences and saving their search preferences, consumers can easily find and purchase products from local farms, allowing them to support their local economy and access the freshest, most nutritious food available.
Our commitment to building a sustainable and equitable food system extends beyond our platform. We donate to local food pantries, ensuring that our customers are also supporting their neighbors in need. By shopping with Farmers Folio, customers are not only supporting local farms and businesses but also contributing to the well-being of communities.
FAQs
Supporting Local Farms and Using Farmers Folio
Farmers Folio is a platform that connects local farmers with consumers. Our mission is to provide convenient access to fresh, locally grown food while supporting sustainable and equitable farming practices.
Our name represents a portfolio or collection of products from local farmers. Additionally, the term "folio" suggests a sense of organization and curation, which reflects our commitment to carefully selecting and curating the farms and products available on our platform.
Farmers can apply and create listings on our platform to share their story and sell their products directly to consumers. Consumers can search for local farms and products based on their preferences, and purchase products for convenient delivery or pickup.
At the moment we're focused on locally raised meat and dairy products. As our network of local farms expands we will offer a wide range of additional products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, artisanal products, and more.
Users can search for local farms and products on Farmers Folio based on their location, preferences, and our custom taxonomy such as organic or grass-fed products. Our platform also allows consumers to save their preferences for future searches.
Consumers can purchase products on Farmers Folio through our online platform. After selecting the desired products, consumers can choose to have them delivered or pick them up from the farm.
Using Farmers Folio allows consumers to access fresh, locally grown food while supporting sustainable and equitable farming practices. By purchasing products directly from local farmers, consumers can reduce their carbon footprint and support local economies.
Farmers can benefit from using Farmers Folio by gaining access to a wider audience and selling their products directly to consumers. Our platform also provides farmers with tools to manage their listings and track their sales.
If you're a local farmer interested in joining Farmers Folio, you can apply on our website. Our team will review your application and contact you with further information.
You can support Farmers Folio by purchasing products from local farmers on our platform. You can also spread the word about our platform to your friends and family, and on social media.
Supporting local farmers helps to promote sustainable and equitable farming practices, while also reducing carbon emissions associated with transportation of food. It also supports local economies and helps to ensure the availability of fresh, locally grown food.
Creating an account on Farmers Folio is easy. Simply visit our website and click on the "Search →" button or "Sign Up" in the main navigation. You will create an account using your email address.
You can contact Farmers Folio by visiting our website and filling out the contact form. You can also reach us directly at support@farmersfolio.com.