In this week's episode, James speaks with Alexia from Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund about the proposed electronic ear tagging updates for livestock and how this rule may affect Independent Farmers. For more information, visit: https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/  To find more Farm resources, check out: https://www.barn2door.com/resources ..read more

In this week's episode, Janelle talks with Rachel Shenk of Shenk Family Farm. Shenk Family Farm in North Carolina began their protein operation in 2016, turning it into a business the next year. With the help of automated software, successful marketing efforts and convenient, local fulfillments, the Farm has scaled to a 6-figure operation. To find more Farm resources, check out: https://www.barn2door.com/resources ..read more

In this week's episode, Janelle meets with Josie Rozum from Dan & Debbie's Creamery in Iowa. With a marketing background on a 3rd generation dairy Farm, learn how Josie thinks about investing in marketing today for future sales, and how to streamline marketing efforts in just one hourly ‘meeting’ a week. Learn how Barn2Door can help support your Farm marketing efforts and more: http://barn2door.com/resources ..read more

In this week's episode, James meets with Will from Old Rich Valley Farm in Virginia to discuss Farm product pricing. Will explains how to price different product types, communicating the value of sustainable agriculture and reevaluating costs yearly.  For more resources to spur sales for Independent Farmers, streamline operations and access local Buyers, visit https://www.barn2door.com/resources  ..read more

A few years and 145 episodes in, Barn2Door’s Podcast gets an overhaul. Why the change? Listen to Barn2Door’s CEO and Alex from Chucktown Acres discuss the BIG re-brand from The Direct Farmer to The Independent Farmer Podcast! Learn more about Barn2Door here: barn2door.com/learn-more barn2door.com/resources  ..read more

In this week's episode, Janelle, and Amy Campbell from Old Rich Valley Farm discuss how to market your Farm in season vs. the Off-Season. From scheduling posts to secure pre-orders, there are many ways to maintain cash flow year-round for your Farm ..read more

In this week's episode, Janelle talks with Alex from Chucktown Acres about the business side of Farming. While Farmers may get into the industry for their love of agriculture, they are still business owners. There is much work that happens in the background to ensure success. From marketing to integrations for streamlined operations, Alex shares what to consider in the Farming business ..read more

In this week's episode, Barn2Door COO, James, talks with Product Manager, Anthony, to discuss Barn2Door’s Pick and Pack List. These lists offer streamlined order organization to save Farms time on fulfillments. Features of the lists include order overviews, delivery details and printable labels. barn2door.com/learn-more barn2door.com/resources ..read more

Designers at Barn2Door, Alyssa and Serena, discuss the Farm Logo design process. From shape to color, each element of your logo can communicate your Brand to Buyers ..read more

In this week's episode, Barn2Door CEO, Janelle, talks with Laci from Tagge’s Famous Fruit & Veggie Farm to discuss the importance of pricing, packaging, placement, and products for CSA members ..read more