Online platform for farmers to sell direct to local customers.

[Dave Taylor]

Hi all,

I'm currently in the process (with others) of creating an online platform to give farmers a place to sell their goods to local people. It will work based on our own marketing of the specific farms who sign up, and British farming in general, and will be very social media heavy on 'good news stories' to promote British agriculture, eating local and British produce etc etc.

The aim is to increase profitability of farms, and create a stronger outlet for farmers to be able to sell directly to their customers. As well as promotion of Farming in general.

We're in the process of building the app however we would like some further validation from farmers. Both positive and negative. The only survey we've currently got live is on facebook. If you're currently farming in the UK i'd really appreciate you taking the time to fill in the survey. It also extends to butchers and anyone producing British grown products. We're hopeful to be up and running this summer.

SURVEY: AN ONLINE MARKET PLACE TO SELL DIRECT FROM THE FARM TO CUSTOMERS.

We are building an online platform for farmers to sell direct to the public in their local areas. The platform will connect you to a large customer base who are looking specifically to buy from local, British farmers.Our objectives are simple – To connect farmers and consumers together, and to

survey.app.do

You may have to copy and past the link!

If anyone has additional comments, questions etc etc please do be in contact.

Kind regards,

Dave

 

[delilah]

Good stuff, the more options there are to help sell direct the better.
In what ways will it differ, and be similar to, the open food network ?

https://openfoodnetwork.org.uk/

 

[Highland Mule]

Good stuff, the more options there are to help sell direct the better.
In what ways will it differ, and be similar to, the open food network ?

https://openfoodnetwork.org.uk/

or indeed the Various country wide food assemblies?

 

[Clive]

we looked at doing this for forum members sone time ago but the website posted by @delilah seems to have it covered

 

[Highland Mule]

we looked at doing this for forum members sone time ago but the website posted by @delilah seems to have it covered

They do indeed @Clive, but you don’t want one organisation to have too much market share - isn’t that right @delilah?

 

[delilah]

we are still going through the rigmarole of registering with open food network, they want your inside leg measurement.....

 

[Highland Mule]

My mistake. It’s not good assembly any more. It’s the great British food hub.

Local Farm Shops | Fresh Produce Near Me::The Great British Food Hub

www.thegreatbritishfoodhub.com