The world has become increasingly complicated and specialized, where huge companies focus on perfecting specific experiences on a global scale.

The DIRECT 2021 Farm Conference is a few months away, and we’re getting excited to hear from farming experts and industry leaders to share insights on how Farmers can grow and manage their business while selling direct-to-market.

Last Spring, we sat down with Valerie Luhman of Grass Fed Cattle Co to learn more about her experience scaling her Farm business and how implementing a streamlined ordering and delivery system has contributed to their growth. Recently, we caught up with Valerie to see how the Farm has evolved and get the scoop on how she and her husband Jared have made Grass Fed Cattle Co their own.

Barn2Door requires a 30-day notice of cancellation before your account is closed. This is consistent with many services you may enjoy, such as your gym membership, mobile phone contract, cable contract, and other online services and utilities. This is necessary to ensure a smooth and timely transition of your account before the next renewal.

When you transition your Farm business online and begin to make “real” money paid digitally, then you can expect merchant processors will require a “KYC” audit.

This Spring we were delighted to announce a direct integration with Barn2Door and QuickBooks Online (QBO). We’ve found that Farmers who use Barn2Door to grow their operations and QuickBooks Online to manage their expenses enjoy higher margins and more resilient businesses.

Old Rich Valley Farm is committed to producing the healthiest proteins through their pasture-based management system to sustain the land and embrace the lives and health of their animals. Located in the state of Virginia, Old Rich Valley Farm raises pastured beef, chicken, and pork to give their local community access to high-quality, healthy meat.

At Barn2Door, we pride ourselves on delighting Farmers by helping them grow their business selling direct-to-market. We recently sat down with Richard, an individual passionate about serving Farmers and making an impact on the world.

New! Now Farmers can offer Subscriptions, and Buyers can ‘join’ even after that subscription has started. We call it Late Enrollment for a subscription with a set number of deliveries. If a Buyer is late to the party, they can still sign up --- and either pay up front for the remainder (auto-calculated!) or be auto-charged for each of the remaining deliveries as they occur.

When building your Farm’s online brand presence, we often remind Farmers to consider: “What Would Amazon Do?” Buyers are conditioned by billion-dollar brands and expect the same convenience of ordering from your Farm anytime, anywhere.

At Barn2Door, our Product team talks to Farmers regularly to gather feedback and understand what new capabilities we can build to help them increase sales, access more customers, and save time. Whether it’s the ability to offer multiple fulfillment options (local delivery, pick-up, or shipping) or manage 20-week subscription programs, we build features to meet Farmers’ needs.

Today, Americans no longer use phone books or Yellowpages to look up information about your Farm. Instead, everyone expects to find your Farm online, including the ability to shop directly from you. However, having a Farm website is no longer enough to stay competitive in today’s market.

Located in Ely, Iowa, Dan and Debbie’s Creamery is an extension of their family-owned Dairy Farm. The Creamery takes milk from the Farm and turns it into high-quality dairy products, selling it directly to consumers through their online and retail stores.

The DIRECT Farm Conference: Convenience is around the corner, and we’re getting excited to learn from Farmers and industry experts how offering more Convenience to your Buyers can fuel you direct-to-market Farm business.

Thomas Bennett raises non-GMO, antibiotic-free pork and poultry in southeastern Michigan. Dedicated to implementing the highest standards of animal welfare, sustainability, and humane practices, animals on Bennett Farms live low-stress, happy lives, exercising their natural behaviors.

The demand for local, healthy food has sky-rocketed over this past year as Buyers seek additional avenues of purchasing groceries they can trust. Quality is at the foundation for any Farm, and that’s why Barn2Door supports Farmers who care about the soil and products, promoting stewardship and sustainable agriculture.

The DIRECT Farm Conference: Convenience is just over one month away, and we’re getting excited to learn from Farmers and industry experts on how to leverage Convenience to create a thriving direct-to-market Farm business.

At Barn2Door, we pride ourselves on delighting Farmers by helping them grow their business selling direct-to-market. That’s why we recently sat down with Mackenzie, an inspiring individual who is passionate about the intersection of sustainable Farm practices and feeding local communities.

In 2000, County Line Harvest began with six acres of farmland on the Sonoma-Marin County line. Today, they have grown to over 30 acres in Northern California and over 100 acres in Southern California, growing produce through the winter season.

At Barn2Door, we pride ourselves on delighting Farmers by helping them grow their business selling direct-to-market. We recently sat down with Lauren, an individual who has a deep passion for supporting her team to help Farmers succeed.