There's a lot of technology out there for small farmers and producers - so much, in fact, that it can seem overwhelming.  Where do you even start?

We've started here - with a brief list of the some of the technologies we've come across designed for farmers/producers.  We haven't tried these out ourselves - have any of you?  Let us know how you like them, or what technologies you prefer, in the comments below.

 

 

Here is a list of software and apps designed specifically for producers and co-ops, to sell produce, manage CSAs, and manage supply chains.


BuckyBox http://www.buckybox.com/

Simple to use software for your CSA, Vegetable Box Scheme, Food Co-op, Artisan Bakery or Food Hub to automate orders, billing, and delivery

Casual: 1.5% per delivery, capped at $0.40; Standard: $45 monthly + 0.5% per delivery, capped at $0.20

 

CSAware http://www.csaware.com/

CSA management software offered by LocalHarvest.org

2% of the cost of CSA products delivered, $100 monthly minimum, $300 down payment

 

Eggzy http://www.eggzy.net/

Flock and egg production management tools for small, independent egg producers

Free

 

FarmersWeb https://www.farmersweb.com/

Transaction platform for for farms, farm cooperatives, and local food artisans to streamline working with wholesale buyers.

Basic - Free,

Standard - $40/month,

Unlimited - $75/month

 

Farmigo http://www.farmigo.com/

Transaction platform for consumers or work groups to buy direct from farms and CSAs; offers efficient CSA management tools for producers

2% of deliveries

 

Farm Link https://hawaii.localorbit.com

Local online marketplace that connects growers to consumers

Free for growers and buyers

 

Food Trace http://thefoodtrace.com/

Mobile and web-based service that simplifies supply chain information, providing better buying and selling tools for farms, artisans, food distributors and wholesale buyers

Free and paid plan

 

Harvest Hand http://harvesthand.com/

Offers CSA software, CSA farm/network map and other resources

$10 / member a year, first 10 members are free.

 

Local Orbit http://localorbit.com/

Supply chain and operations management software for food hubs and food aggregators

$69/year and up

 

Member Assembler http://www.memberassembler.com/

CSA member management software, developed by Small Farm Central

$38/month and up

 

Farm Commons http://farmcommons.org/

Nonprofit legal services organization providing proactive advice and counsel to farmers

 

 

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