The Independent Farmer Podcast

Welcome to the third episode in Barn2Door's series in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we focus on livestock, herd/meat share regulations, how they vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their products direct-to-consumer. Show notes:https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of Direct Farm Tactics, Cade and Sebastian will cover tips to help prepare you Farm for the most optimal 2022. With ideas around refining your inventory, engaging customers, financial sustainability, and measuring success. These topics and more are covered in our 2022 check list eBook available for download below:Show notes:https://www.barn2door.com/resourceshttps://www.barn2door.com/e-books/new-year-checklist-improve-your-margins-in-2022

Welcome to the second episode in a series Barn2Door is launching in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we focus on poultry regulations, how they vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their poultry products direct-to-consumer. Show notes:https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to welcome back Ryan Slabaugh and Jorge Abrego for another podcast at Barn2Door HQ. Ryan and Jorge share the origin story of ACRES USA and the mission they have pursued ever since. Show Notes:https://www.acresusa.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome back Angelica Hayton of Hayton Farms Berries. As a fifth-generation family Farmer, she has built out her business selling direct and developed a strong Farm brand across the Western Washington region. Listen as Angelica shares her experience, struggles, and success with selling direct from the last year.Show Notes:https://www.haytonfarmsberries.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Welcome to the first episode in a new series Barn2Door is launching in partnership with the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. FTCLDF is a non-profit organization of lawyers supporting Farmers across the country and helping them navigate the unique legal challenges Farmers face. In this episode, we focus on dairy regulations, how they vary across the country, and the resources FTCLDF has to help Farmers sell their Dairy products direct-to-consumer. Show notes:https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Dennis Tracz. Dennis Tracz is a serial entrepreneur with experience in technology, sports management, and consumer products goods start-ups. He is one of the board members for Accelerate Rural N.C., a business accelerator program focused on helping active businesses in rural communities, such as local direct-to-market Farms, streamline the growth of their businesses.Show Notes:https://www.acceleraterural.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Daphne of Agricola Family Farm in Cleveland, Texas. Listen as she shares her Farm's story as a second-generation Farmer and experience with using Barn2Door over the past year.  Show Notes:https://www.agricolafamilyfarm.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, you will meet part of the team that helped make the Direct Brand Conference happen. Kyler and Jo recap some of their favorite moments from the Direct Brand Conference, and share the big takeaways for those that might have missed it. Show Notes:https://directfarmconference.com/video-archivehttps://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Ryan from ACRES USA for the first in-person podcast at Barn2Door HQ. James and Ryan will discuss what will be in store for the attendees of the upcoming Eco-Ag conference in Cincinnati, Ohio this December. Show Notes:https://www.acresusa.com/https://ecoag.acresusa.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're thrilled to host Kelsey Scott and Kari Jo Lawrence of the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC). Listen as Kelsey and Kari Jo discuss the programs and resources IAC offers its members, along with their own journeys and roles within the IAC.Show Notes:https://www.indianag.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of Direct Farm Podcast's Tactics Series, we're excited to share some tactics about pre-orders and how they can secure constant cashflow for your farm business.Show Notes:Accepting Pre-Orders for 2022? This Farm Secured $40,000+3 Farm Success Stories with Subscriptions Buyers Can Subscribe Anytime with Late Enrollment

We're excited to spotlight a certified organic produce Farmer, and one of our newest Farm Advisors, Liz Mason of Honey Bee Hills Farm in Prospect Hill, North Carolina. Listen as she shares her story behind becoming a Farmer, her decision to sell direct online, and how she's managed exponential growth. Show notes:https://www.barn2door.com/resourceshttps://www.honeybeehillsfarm.com/

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to spotlight Farmers Ben and Mel of Unconventional Acres in Wisconsin. Listen as they share the story behind their name, their decision to sell direct online, and how they've built a social following over 60,000 strong. Show Notes:https://www.barn2door.com/resourceshttps://www.unconventionalacres.com/

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to welcome back Mike Badger, Executive Director of the American Pasture Poultry Producers Association. Listen as Mike talks about how APPPA has been working to provide American Pasture Poultry Producers the resources they need to overcome the unique challenges they face as poultry Farmers.Show notes:https://apppa.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to launch a new series focused on delivering strategies that Farmers can immediately implement to help grow and manage their business.SHOW NOTES:Customer Journey Blog Post: Give Your Farm Revenue a Boost Up to 35% with Barn2Door + Mailchimp  Podcasts: Getting Tactical with Easy Email Marketing to Maximize Your Farm Sales; Save time and boost sales with practical email marketing tactics by Jamal Miller from MailchimpTo Learn More: https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Allison. One of Barn2Door's very own Software Engineers. Listen as she shares how he came to join the team and and how she was able to grow with Barn2Door.Show Notes:https://www.barn2door.com/careers

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Joelle Orem of Orem Farms. Listen as Joelle shares the tactics she's used to grow her Family Farm brand and how she teams up with Barn2Door to educate Farmers on brand, social media, and email marketing.Show Notes:https://www.oremfarms.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're thrilled to host Jillian Childs, Founder of Florida Farm Finder. Listen as Jillian shares the evolution of Florida Farm Finder, turning a Facebook group into a platform - connecting Floridians with their local Farmers.Show Notes:https://floridafarmfinder.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Joe Schirmer of Dirty Girl Produce again for a 1 year in review. Listen as Joe shares the changes and updates he's made to the business and how he's serving both wholesale and retail markets. Show Notes:https://www.dirtygirlproduce.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Brie Casadei with Terra Firma Farm Creamery. Listen as Brie shares how the Farm experienced tremendous growth by selling online with direct delivery and how implementing these changes empowers Terra Firma to support the local community. Show Notes:https://www.terrafirmafarm.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Sam one of Barn2Door's very own Software Development Managers. Listen as he shares how he came to join the team and and how he was able to grow with Barn2Door.Show Notes:https://barn2door.com/careershttps://www.barn2door.com/blog/employee-spotlight-sam-software-development-manager?rq=employee%20spotlight

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Hunter McBrayer, Director of the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, joins us to share the mission and values of ALFA and how their work helps Farmers make an impact - agriculturally and scientifically. Show Notes:https://alfafarmers.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast we'll be giving you a behind the scenes look on the Direct conference from the team that put it together. Show Notes:https://directfarmconference.comhttps://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, Karoline Rose shares how she founded Cattleman U and why it has become their mission to supply all farmers and ranchers with the tools to make well informed business decisions.Show Notes:https://cattlemanu.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Jacint Tumacder with Intuit QuickBooks. Serving over 15,000 small businesses during his 30+ years at Intuit, Jacint shares how using a robust accounting solution can help Farmers efficiently grow and manage their businesses.Show Notes:Watch Jacint Tumacder talk about Inuit QuickBooks:  https://directfarmconference.com/manage-your-farm-business-and-improve-your-margins-with-intuit-quickbookshttps://www.barn2door.com/resources

Barn2Door has partnered with ACRES USA to produce the Farm Innovator Series. In this first episode Zoe one of Barn2Door's very own Sales Managers Interviewed Tom Bennett of Bennett Farms in Michigan.Acres U.S.A. would like to offer all active military and veteran’s a 20% discount off registration to the 46th Annual Eco-Ag Conference December 6-9 in Cincinnati, OH. This conference sets the standard for innovative, practical soil health education, equipping attendees with the tools they need to be ecological and economically successful. Show Notes:The code is: MILITARY20https://www.bennettfarmsmichigan.com/https://www.barn2door.com/blog/2019/11/8/bennett-farms-veteran-farmerhttps://www.barn2door.com/webinars/military-service-prepared-this-farmer-to-serve-his-communityhttps://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Matt Hammond, National Sales Manager at Avalara. Listen and learn as Matt shares how Avalara's tools can simplify and streamline your Farms' business taxes.Show Notes:Watch Matt Hammond talk about Simplifying Tax Compliance for your Farm: https://directfarmconference.com/simplifying-tax-compliance-for-your-farmhttps://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Matt Jacocks of Intuit QuickBooks. Listen as Matt shares the importance of cash flow and how it can impact the decisions you make for your business.Show Notes:Watch Matt Jacocks talk about the benefits of being financially nimble: https://directfarmconference.com/manage-your-farm-business-and-improve-your-margins-with-intuit-quickbookshttps://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Miranda one of Barn2Door's very own Success Managers. Listen as she shares how she came to join the team and and how she was able to grow within Barn2Door.Show Notes:https://barn2door.com/careershttps://www.barn2door.com/blog/blog-employee-spotlight-miranda-farm-account-manager?rq=employee%20spotlight

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Kelsey Ducheneaux-Scott of DX Beef. Listen as Kelsey shares the importance of regenerative agriculture and how she's been able to double production, again. Show Notes:https://www.dxbeef.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Russ Conser from Grassfed Exchange. Listen as Russ shares how he got involved with the Grassfed Exchange and how its members are currently having exchanges and learning to improve their farms.Show Notes:https://grassfedexchange.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Valerie Luhman with Grassfed Cattle Company. Listen as Valarie shares how her experience in Agriculture and marketing shape their strategy on communicating with their customers to build strong relationships within their community.Show Notes:https://www.grassfedcattleco.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Karen McSwain, Associate Executive Director of the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA). Listen as Karen shares the story behind CFSA, why their members pivoted to selling direct, and how their FarmShare program was developed.Show Notes:https://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Judith McGeary, the Executive Director of the Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance. Judith shares how FARFA was founded, their mission to help break existing farming barriers, and highlights current food entrepreneurs in the industry.Show Notes:http://farmandranchfreedom.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Amy and Will Campbell from Old Rich Valley Farm. Listen to Will and Amy share their experience transitioning from producing and selling on the commodity market over to selling direct to consumer. Show Notes:https://www.oldrichvalleyfarm.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're excited to host Richard one of Barn2Door's very own Sales Account Executives. Listen as he shares how he came to join the team and what drives him to continue to support our Farmers.Show Notes:https://barn2door.com/careershttps://www.barn2door.com/blog/2021/5/24/employee-spotlight-richard-farm-account-executive?rq=employee%20spotlight

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Jessica Evans with Evans Family Farm. Listen as Jessica shares her experience after 1 year with Barn2Door, discussing key insights on implementing subscriptions and delivery to secure recurring revenue year-round.Show Notes:https://www.evansfamilyfarm.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Emma Cimolini, Director of Marketing at Routific. Listen as Emma shares Routific's mission and how Route Optimization solves the many problems associated with scaling a delivery service.Show Notes:Watch Marc Kuo talk about growing your online sales with Routific: https://directfarmconference.com/grow-your-online-sales-with-a-5star-delivery-experiencehttps://routific.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Tera Johnson, the founder of the Food Finance Institute (FFI). Tera shares the history behind FFI and how the institute works with sustainable food and farming businesses.Show Notes:https://foodfinanceinstitute.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Josie Rozum, Director of Operations at Dan and Debbie's Creamery. Listen as Josie shares the history behind Dan and Debbie's creamery and how offering a direct to consumer channel has help them increase their sales along with owning their brand's relationship to their customers.Show Notes:https://dananddebbies.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Tom Bennett, owner of Bennett Farms. Listen as Tom shares the performance of his poultry and pork operation as demand keeps soaring as well as offering price insights for Farms just starting out.Show Notes:https://www.bennettfarmsmichigan.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Angela  Brittain, CSA Program Manager at County Line Harvest. Listen as Angela shares how they pivoted County Line Harvest's model and started offering CSAs during the pandemic. Show Notes:https://countylineharvest.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Alice Varon, Executive Director at Certified Naturally Grown. Listen in to Alice and Allyssa discuss the differences in labels like CNG and USDA organic and how their community, built around farming sustainably and organically have helped its members.Show Notes:https://www.cngfarming.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome Christina Kostelecky from Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture. Listen as we dive into the history of Pasa, discuss the benefits of growing sustainably, and how Pasa and its members share ideas to promote a sustainable future in agriculture. Show Notes:https://pasafarming.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host two of Barn2Door's very own team members, Lauren and Mackenzie. Listen as they discuss how they came to join the team and have helped Barn2Door grow.Show Notes:https://barn2door.com/careershttps://www.barn2door.com/blog/2021/3/31/employee-spotlight-mackenzie-sales-manager?rq=employee%20spotlighthttps://www.barn2door.com/blog/employee-spotlight-lauren-sales-manager?rq=employee%20spotlight

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to host Emily Moose, Director of Communication and Outreach at A Greener World. Listen in to hear how Farmers can leverage food labels and certifications to increase transparency in the food system and enable buyers to make ethical and sustainable food choices.Show Notes:https://agreenerworld.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome Harrison Topp and Susann Mikkelson from Rocky Mountain Farmers Union. Listen as we dive deep into the history of RMFU, discuss the benefits of co-ops, and how RMFU members were able to start selling direct to their customers.Show Notes:https://www.rmfu.org/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

In this episode of the Direct Farm Podcast, we're delighted to welcome Jamal Miller, Director of Product Marketing at Mailchimp. Jamal shares tactics and tips that Farmers can implement today to get more out of their email marketing efforts. Listen in to learn how you can fully leverage the Barn2Door & Mailchimp integration to increase your Farm's sales and save time.Show Notes:Watch Jamal Miller discuss data proven strategies to fuel your online sales with email: https://directfarmconference.com/dataproven-strategies-to-fuel-your-online-sales-with-emailhttps://mailchimp.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources

Hear from Ashley Clark as she shares how her seasonal Family Farm, Sacred Roots Maple, sold out after adding shipping and delivery options for their customers.Show Notes:https://www.sacredrootsmaple.com/https://www.barn2door.com/resources