Partner Spotlight: Promoting Organic Roots with the Real Organic Project
At Barn2Door, we understand the importance for Farmers to gain certifications that align with their practices and mission. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Real Organic Project, a non-profit organization that recognizes the importance of the USDA Organic Certification and offers an add-on label to provide more transparency on organic farming practices.
Barn2Door Announces Nashville Expansion!
Barn2Door is expanding! To better serve Farmers in the Midwest, South, and Northeast, we’re opening a new office in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee! As a fast-growing high-growth startup, this expansion is giving us the opportunity to better serve Farmers across time zones, get closer to more Farms, and gain access to a new pool of individuals to join our growing team!
Employee Spotlight: Caleb, Operations Manager
At Barn2Door, we’re proud to provide an all-in-one solution to help Farmers grow and manage their business. We recently sat down with Caleb, an individual passionate about the connection between agriculture, technology, and finance. In this edition of our Employee Spotlight series, we’ll learn more about Caleb’s journey, how he’s contributed to Barn2Door’s growth, and how the company's mission inspires him.
Partner Spotlight: The Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund
Barn2Door is committed to supporting Farmers and providing access to the best resources to grow and manage a Farm business. We are thrilled to announce a partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF), which is committed to helping Farmers navigate the unique legal challenges of the industry — as laws, regulations, and legislation constantly change and vary across state lines.
Introducing Custom Tipping on Barn2Door
Expressing gratitude with a tip is no longer an act of civility, it has become the norm in the service industry. Whether grabbing a coffee at a local cafe or receiving Food delivery at home, buyers are accustomed to providing a tip for the products and services they receive.
New! Monthly Marketing Toolkit for your Farm Business
We’re introducing the Barn2Door Marketing Toolkit ($19/month) to help Farmers implement a winning marketing strategy without the need to spend hours of time planning. When Farmers subscribe, they will regularly receive seasonal materials and assets each month, including images, graphics, and sample copy and prompts to use in emails, newsletters, and social media posts.
Partner Spotlight: Supporting Native American Farmers and Ranchers with Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC)
The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) was founded in 1987 and is the leading organization in providing education, advocacy, and technical support to Native American Farmers and Ranchers across the United States. In 2020, Barn2Door partnered with IAC to support their promotion in the conservation and development of agriculture for the benefit of Native Americans.
Partner Spotlight: A Commitment to a Sustainable Future with ACRES USA
Beginning in 2020, Barn2Door entered into a strategic partnership with ACRES USA -- one of the oldest agricultural publishers --- to advance the efforts of production-scale organic and sustainable farming. Over the previous five decades, ACRES USA has helped “Farmers, Ranchers, and market gardeners grow organically, sustainably, and without harmful or toxic chemistry.”
5 Favorite Barn2Door Innovations from 2021
In 2021, Barn2Door made it even easier for Farmers to grow and manage their businesses. We’re delighted to support millions of transactions across 1000’s of Farmers in all 50 states. We are constantly soliciting feedback on additional capabilities that Barn2Door can build to help Farmers succeed. We’ve highlighted 5 Barn2Door Features that have made it possible for Farmers to increase sales, access more customers, and save time in 2021.
Barn2Door Connect - A New Way to Learn Farming Best Practices
At Barn2Door, we work with 1000’s of Farmers across the country and have the data to understand what works and what doesn’t. We know that farming is a unique industry with specific needs, and the best way to learn is from your peers. That’s why we recently launched a new Connect Program, giving Farmers the opportunity to learn from other Farmers.
Recap of the Direct 2021 Brand Conference
On November 2nd, Barn2Door hosted hundreds of Farmers from across the country for the Direct 2021 Brand Conference. This free, virtual event showcased Farmers and notable speakers to share best practices on how to build a strong Farm Brand through in-person and online platforms.
2021 Direct: Brand Conference Speaker Announcement: 3 Farmer Speakers (Proteins, Produce, Dairy)
The 2021 Direct: Brand Conference is less than a month away, and we’re excited to announce three Farmer speakers from Protein, Produce, and Dairy Farms from across the country! We are delighted to host Brie from Terra Firma Farm Creamery (North Stonington, CT), Ben and Mel from Unconventional Acres (Arena, WI), and Liz from Honey Bee Hills Farm (Prospect Hill, NC). Here’s what you can expect to hear from them at the Conference.
Direct: Brand Conference Speaker Announcement: Saul Spady of Dick’s Drive-In
We are thrilled to announce Saul Spady as the keynote speaker for the Direct: Brand Conference. Saul is a part of the 3rd generation lineage of a decades-old restaurant chain in Seattle, Washington called Dick’s Drive-In.
Introducing Barn2Door Scorecards - Data-informed Insights for Your Farm
Billion-dollar brands have normalized Buyer expectations when it comes to a convenient purchasing experience. This is an opportunity for your Farm to build a relationship with the 1 in 3 Americans searching online to buy local food. Barn2Door is an all-in-one solution to help Farmers grow and manage their businesses. Successful Farmers run on Barn2Door.
Employee Spotlight: Allison, Software Engineer
At Barn2Door, we pride ourselves on being the all-in-one solution to help Farmers grow and manage their businesses. We recently sat down with Allison, one of Barn2Door’s very own software engineers with a passion for sustainability and technology. In this edition of our Employee Spotlight series, we’ll learn about how Allison came to work at Barn2Door, how she helps Farmers from behind the scenes, and what advice she has for candidates looking to join our growing team.
New! Barn2Door Unlock Feature - Farmers Gain More Control Over Selling Speciality Items
How often do specialty or seasonal items in high demand - bacon, huckleberries, or coveted farm eggs - fly off your shelves? With the new Barn2Door Unlock Feature, Farmers now have more control over which items Buyers can purchase, making it easier to reward loyal Buyers with exclusive access to certain items.
Employee Spotlight: Sam, Software Development Manager
At Barn2Door, we’re proud to provide software exclusively dedicated to helping Farmers grow and manage their direct sales. We are also delighted to attract people to Barn2Door who have a passion to commit their professional growth and development to helping Farmers!
Delivery Made Simple: Announcing Barn2Door + Routific Integration!
A delivery service is one of the most lucrative ways for Farmers to drive profits. It satisfies Buyers’ expectations of convenience, drives higher monthly Farm orders, and is one of the main contributors to Farms selling out more often.
Barn2Door Announces Commitment to Agriculture Students
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with FFA (Future Farmers of America). This partnership includes free educational resources, student and teach curriculum, office hours, and a financial commitment to award Agri-business grants to entrepreneurial students across the country.
Recap of the Direct 2021 Farm Conference
On Tuesday, August 3rd, Barn2Door was delighted to host hundreds of Farmers from across the country who tuned in for the Direct 2021 Farm Conference. This free, virtual event brought together distinguished Farmers and industry experts to share best practices, tactical advice, and insights to Grow and Manage a direct-to-market Farm business.