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Why should I become a Producer with FarmToYou?

We’ve been there... exhausted from long days, late nights, and no time for the constant juggle of orders, buyers, and follow-ups. That’s why we built FarmToYou: a platform made by Producers, for Producers. Because farming should be enjoyable and sustainable. FarmToYou looks to make life easier by directly connecting Producers with retailers and consumers. No middlemen. No noise. Our goal is simple: create real connections, more Farm-Direct sales, and provide the support you need to grow your farm/ranch your way. Our Values: G.R.O.W. Genuine Connections - We inspire connections between producers and consumers. Recognition - We honor producers and their dedication to the quality of their products. Openness - We believe in transparency and trust between producers and consumers. Wholesome - We encourage healthy and sustainable food choices for our communities. What we provide our Producers: FarmToYou looks to provide ecosystem that promotes Farm-Direct sales to retailers and consumers. - Fully self-managed Producer Portal : easily manage your products, orders, and storytelling all in one place. - Simple wholesale sourcing : retailers can easily submit sourcing requests, negotiate orders, and see exactly who they’re buying from and why it matters. - Built-in eCommerce tools: reach new retailers and consumers in your community and beyond through your own shop. - Community engagement features: connect locally with shoppers through promotions, events, and storytelling tools. - Analytics & reporting: track your sales, growth, and engagement to see what’s working. - Marketing exposure: benefit from FarmToYou’s ongoing marketing, social media, expos, and local partnerships. Pricing We are committed to working with our Producers as we grow together. We want to continue evolving our platform's solutions, tools and the services we provide and economically fair to all parties. Service| Cost| Details ---|---|--- Producer Portal| FREE to self-manage, training, tech support with real people.| Manage business, settings, products, telling your story, B2B sourcing, promotions of events, and more! Platform Fee ​ (Producers)| 3% per transaction| Direct to Consumer sales totals | 3% per transaction| Direct to Retailers on wholesale sales totals FarmToYou is committed to continuing to provide support for reasonable fees. Technical helpdesk and training resources will always be made available.

Last updated on Sep 08, 2026

Hawai'i Farm Relief Program

How NSCC & FarmToYou Supports Farm Recovery - Stay informed on various recovery initiatives - Access available resources, including materials and funding - Share your farm’s story from recovery through harvest - Receive marketing support to help people find your farm on FarmToYou FarmToYou is providing Hawai'i farms with a free platform to tell their story, offer direct-to-farm fundraising options, and promote volunteer events. Our team will also provide free support services to help get everything set up. 👉 See Example of how your Farm could be setup on FarmToYou: Have questions? - Visit Us: North Shore Chamber of Commerce in Haleiwa, HI - 💬Text us: 888 844-5468 - 📞Call us: 856 432-7628, Option - 2 Directory, Option 2 - Virginia - 📧Email us [email protected] FarmToYou Recovery Support is Free Before we get started - while your farm is recovering, you will not be charged any setup or transaction fees related to donation efforts. Our Commitment is to Your Recovery No contracts. No hidden fees. No obligation. ❌No charges will be made to your account unless you confirm you would like to move into normal business with FarmToYou. Once you have returned to harvest and are ready to go to market we hope FarmToYou has earned your business. We hope our support during your recovery will earn your business. Getting Started is Easy To get started, we only need you to take a few quick steps. 1. Create your Login 2. Share Your Farm Details & Story 3. Accept Square or Stripe payments - Enter Billing Information And our team will get you setup! Reach out anytime - here's how. Step 1: Create Your Login Create your account: click here. Need more help or have questions: chat with us online here, email us at [email protected], or contact Virginia at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce in Haleiwa, HI. Find out more about Sign-up and Onboarding. Reminder to save your login details. While we are here to help you every step of the way, you also remain fully in control of your farm business on FarmToYou. Step 2: Share Your Farm Details & Story To help us bring your page to life, refer to this Test Shop for an example. Please provide any materials or weblinks that could be helpful to our team to building out your FarmToYou webpages. Below are additional directions: Photos / videos of your farm - Images of your farm - Videos (optional) About your farm - What do you want people to know about your farm? - How have the floods impacted your farm? - Any additional information you'd like people to know? Donation Links / QR Codes Optional if you are using Square or Stripe. - GoFundMe - Venmo - Other donation platforms QR Codes for other collection option is intended for donation-only use. Using Square or Stripe? See Step 3. See Test Shop for example on how you can accept donations. - Accept general donations - Offer pre-sale items (such as post-harvest bags) That’s It! Once we have your information, we’ll finalize your page so you can start receiving support. We'll be in touch within 48hours to let you know when we are done and to get any feedback you may have. Contact Us: - Visit Us: North Shore Chamber of Commerce in Haleiwa, HI - 💬Text us 888 844-5468 - 📧Email us [email protected] - 💻Chat feature on your Producer profile: Step 3: Enter Billing Information to accept Square or Stripe [Optional] Want to accept Donations via Stripe or Square?Click Here. This is not required to accept donations, see final step to see how to setup your preferred method. You will be asked to enter a credit card or banking information. Adding your billing is only required to unlock our platform features. - Your billing information will NOT be charged on relief efforts - You will only be charged if you decide to continue using FarmToYou beyond recovery. - This step simply enables your account functionality **Business Settings > Payment Methods ** Presented by Could not display content

Last updated on Sep 08, 2026

Farm Flood Recovery Support - Board

Impact Summary Early surveys report over $18 million and growing in agricultural damage statewide, with Oahu farms bearing the heaviest brunt, reporting over $8.5 million in losses. Out of 6,500+ farms in Hawaii only 300 farms have summitted damage reports. The agricultural devastation is most severe across the Waialua and Mokulēʻia corridors in our North Shore community, where fertile fields turn into expansive mudflats and drowned livestock. - In Waialua , the overflowing Paukauila and Kaukonhua streams submerged approximately 400 acres of diversified crops under feet of "thick, smelly" red silt, wiping out entire harvests of leafy greens and cacao overnight. - Mahiko Farm Lots of Mokulēʻia , the infrastructure damage is catastrophic; residents and farmers remain partially cut off by debris. The heroic volunteer efforts seen today in Waialua and Mokulēʻia will quickly turn to complex, capital-intensive work of long-term agricultural recovery. Overview of Response In response to the recent major flooding on the North Shore of Oahu, we are recommending organizing a support effort for impacted farms through two coordinated channels: FarmToYou - Offer the FarmToYou.co platform with free setup support and use of its tools - Support decentralized coordination by helping farms independently manage volunteer needs, donations, updates, and recovery activity: video - Volunteer directory via an intake workflow to identifying needed skills and availability - Grief counseling and other farm support access for farmers North Shore Chamber of Commerce - Serve as the nonprofit avenue for donations and distribution of funds (farm funds will be raised and managed separately from general fundraising efforts) - Promote awareness, volunteer opportunities, and economic recovery The goal is to make sure support reaches farms in a way that is organized, transparent, and responsive to each farm’s actual needs for the near- and longer-term future. Our Focused Efforts Currently, farms are in the immediate aftermath of the flooding, focused on urgent and critical needs including cleanup and coordinated volunteer support. At the same time, the next phases are quickly approaching as farms move from damage assessment into action, stabilization, replanting, and the longer path back to harvest. Recovery| Planning & Rebuild| Replanting to Harvest ---|---|--- Cleanup| Damage Assessment to Action| Replanting & Stabilization - Volunteers - PPE & boots - Debris removal & access | - Site assessments - Heavy equipment - Rebuild coordination | - Seedlings & nursery - Soil recovery - Farm restart support - These are examples of potential needs as farms assess impact and identify actual recovery priorities. Beyond these recovery phases, supporting farms in their economic recovery and long-term strengthening will become the top priority. How People Can Help Support may include: - Volunteering time - Offering specialized skills - Donating funds - Providing equipment, supplies, or services - Supporting specific farms through different phases of recovery Volunteer & Support Intake Form Help us connect you with the farm or recovery efforts that best fit your support by filling out this form. Topic| Response ---|--- How can you help?| Volunteer | Donate | Equipment | Services Availability| Date range and days generally available Skills| Farm, relief, trades, engineering, logistics, equipment, coordination, other? Experience| Relevant work, volunteer, hands-on experience Do you have a group?| How many volunteers and describes skills + experience that would be helpful. If Donating| General support / Specific farm / Donation only Needs Examples of needs that may arise across recovery, rebuild, and replanting phases. Critical Support| Small / Immediate Needs| Large / Operational Needs ---|---|--- - Grief counselors - Volunteer coordination - Equipment - Logistics coordination - Community outreach - Administrative support - Communication support | - PPE (rubber boots, gloves, etc…) - Tools - Materials for erosion control, access, and rebuild - Materials for replanting - Seedlings and nursery support | - Front-end loaders - Excavators - Dozers - Dump & flatbed trucks - Pumping support - Transfer pumps - Hauling and debris removal

Last updated on Sep 08, 2026

FarmToYou Services: Flexible Support, Built Around You

FarmToYou Services are designed to meet you where you are. Instead of rigid packages or long-term contracts, we offer a flexible, points-based service model that allows you to use support when you need it. Whether that’s ongoing monthly help or a one-off project during a busy season. How It Works: Points, Not Pressure Our services operate on a retainer + points system. - You choose a monthly retainer level based on how much support you want. Which can be adjusted, paused, or canceled at your convenience. - You can purchase a bundle of points to be used towards ad hoc projects at any time. - Each retainer includes a set number of service points. - Points can be used toward regularly scheduled support or ad hoc projects. Your choice. - Points can be applied strategically as needs shift month to month. - Unused points can roll-forward up to 6 months. This model keeps things simple, transparent, and fair: no hourly guessing games, no surprise invoices. Retainer Tiers (At a Glance) Tiers| Independent| Collaborative| Supported ---|---|---|--- Minimum # Points| 6 points| 14 points| 30 points Rate $ per Point| $20 /point| $18 /point| $16 /point Est. Monthly Retainer| $120 /mo| $252 /mo| $480 /mo Enterprise Tier : available upon request, custom scope and pricing. For larger operations, multi-brand businesses, or highly specialized needs. Why This Model Works for Producers You stay in control. Use points where they matter most to your business right now. It respects seasonality. Heavy support during launch, harvest, or wholesale onboarding - lighter touch when things slow down. It’s transparent. Points create shared clarity around effort, scope, and outcomes. It scales with you. As your business grows, your support can grow with it - without starting over. What You Can Use Points For Points are used to access FarmToYou Services across day-to-day management, content, promotions, wholesale support, and deeper business analysis. Points are assigned based on: - Effort required - Complexity of the task - Risk and/or uncertainties involved ** Note:**Point values below are provided as a guideline. Final point usage may adjust slightly as the scope of work and specific needs are better understood. Site & Shop Management - Services Support that keeps your storefront accurate, professional, and up to date. Points| Category| Service ---|---|--- 2| Product Listings| Create new product 3| Product Listings| Draft copy write + Create new product 1| Product Listings| Copy or Edit existing listing (pricing, photos, packaging, availability, weights, case sizes, pack formats) 3| Profile & Story Updates| Copywrite + update “Shop Settings” (Shop Story or FAQs) 1| Profile & Story Updates| Update “Shop Settings” (Shop Story or FAQs) 1| Profile & Story Updates| Update logo 1| Profile & Story Updates| Add or update links to social profiles 8| Custom Shop Pages| Copywrite, design, and create a custom shop page (includes up to 2 revisions) 5| Custom Shop Pages| Design and create a custom shop page (includes up to 2 revisions) 3| Custom Shop Pages| Redesign existing custom shop page 1| Custom Shop Pages| Update copy or images on custom shop page (producer-provided changes) 2| Shipping| Create new shipping delivery profile and apply to up to 8 products 1| Shipping| Update shipping delivery profile Professional & Strategic Services Deeper insight to support pricing, margins, and growth decisions. Points| Category| Service ---|---|--- 1| Professional Services| Pull simple sales & order report 8| Professional Services| Cost of goods product analysis 13| Professional Services| Profitability analysis (includes cost of goods analysis) 5| Professional Services| Product pricing analysis Wholesale & B2B Support Operational help for selling beyond direct-to-consumer. Points| Category| Service ---|---|--- 1| Wholesale Orders & Billing| Create wholesale order or invoice 3| Wholesale Orders & Billing| Monitor B2B sourcing over a 4-week period Social Media & Events Services Helping you show up consistently without doing it all yourself. Points| Category| Service ---|---|--- 1| Social Media & Events| Create social media post or event 1| Social Media & Events| Update social media post or event 3| Social Media & Events| Create event, create experience, and align event with experience (ticketed events) Visual & Content Support Services Making sure your brand looks as good as your products. Points| Category| Service ---|---|--- 1| Images| Adjust image sizes for sharp, professional display 1| Images| Add banners or overlays for clarity or promotion 3| Promos / Coupons| Blog article 3| Promos / Coupons| Featured promotion 1| Promos / Coupons| Launch discount codes or time-limited offers

Last updated on Sep 08, 2026

Letter to Producers

Hello Producers of Scale House Market, My name is James Wall, and I’m a fourth-generation grain farmer from Eastern Washington. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share why we built FarmToYou. Several years ago, I set out to bring our grains directly to consumers. We grew specialty varieties like triticale and rye for the malting, distilling, and craft milling industries across the Pacific Northwest. As many of you know, doing this is easier said than done. There are countless moving parts, and at some point, you realize it's simply not possible to wear every hat, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. That realization is a big part of why I co-founded FarmToYou. Much like the Scale House Market, FarmToYou exists to equip Producers with the tools and support they need to bring their harvests to market or scale the progress they’ve already made. We provide a three-tiered solution: 1. Online Marketplace that keeps buyers coming back. Showcase your products, tell your story, and connect with customers who truly value the work you do. 2. Retail & Wholesale buying made easy + never miss an opportunity. Our communication and inquiry tools cut through the noise, reducing the endless calls, emails, and guesswork that come with trying to source directly from Producers. Whether through direct outreach on the marketplace or our simple Request for Proposal (RFP) funnel, wholesale buyers can quickly find exactly what they need, when they need it. 3. Support Services designed to give Producers peace of mind and time back. These optional services include administration of your Producer Portal, site management, order processing, and professional tools such as profitability analysis and pricing reviews. At the end of the day, I know that time is your most precious commodity. We would be honored to help you reclaim some of it so you can refocus on the parts of farming that bring pride, purpose, and joy. It's free to sign-up at FarmToYou.co. Let's see what we can accomplish when we support each other and strengthen our local food systems together. Sincerely, James Wahl Fellow Producer & Proud Co-Founder of FarmToYou Want to learn more? Pricing Why should I become a Producer with FarmToYou? Marketing: FarmToYou Growing Together We want to hear from you, send us an email us at [email protected] or click [Book a meeting with us]. We can help get your business setup in less than 72hours.

Last updated on Sep 08, 2026

Marketing: FarmToYou Growing Together

Our Producers benefit from the momentum, visibility, and trust of the whole community. Producers shouldn’t have to promote alone. FarmToYou brings all of our Producers together under one powerful shared marketplace. How we plan to promoteFarmToYou Producers Our job is to keep people coming back. FarmToYou's market, stories, producer features, explore map, events, and social content, we give customers new reasons to return. This “stickiness" keeps shoppers engaged so they continue exploring FarmToYou and buying from our Producers. Efforts beyond the platform directed to Consumers and Retailers: - Digital reach across Google, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube - Producer & product features across email, social, Marketplace Stories, Explorer Maps, and themed collections - Targeted PR & media outreach and earned press opportunities - On-the-ground outreach : farmers markets, expos, events, sponsorships - Partnerships with social movements, universities, food systems groups, and economic development programs - Creator collaborations with chefs, influencers, and storytellers - Continuous email and in-app engagement to keep shoppers active Benefits of Being an Early Adopter FarmToYou exists to honor producers, elevate your work, and bring shared growth. By marketing the community as a whole, we create more opportunity for every individual producer and cultivate a customer base that comes back again and again. Those who join early receive priority visibility and play a meaningful role in shaping the tools and features that support all Producers.

Last updated on Sep 08, 2026

Stripe vs. Square: How They Compare to QuickBooks Online

FarmToYou supports both Stripe and Square as payment processors. Each offers flexible, secure payment options for online and in-person sales. They’re free to set up, with no monthly fees, and operate on a transaction-based model. Both also provide hardware options if your business ever needs them. Many FarmToYou Producers are already familiar with using QuickBooks Online for invoicing, so this chart is designed to help you feel confident choosing the payment processor that’s right for your FarmToYou sales. | Stripe| Square| QuickBook Online ---|---|---|--- Monthly Fee| No monthly fee| No monthly fee| $38 - $275/month Per-Transaction Fee| Online: 2.9% + $0.30 cents per transaction In-person: 2.7% + $0.05 per transaction ACH: 0.8% with a $5 fee cap| Online: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction In-person: 2.6% + $0.15 per transaction ​ACH: 1%, with a $10 fee cap| Online: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction In-person: 2.5% ​ ​ACH: 1%, with a $10 fee cap Accepted Payment Methods| 100-plus options, including: - Card payments - ACH - Cash App - Apple Pay - Google Pay - Amazon Pay - PayPal - Venmo | 10-plus options, including: - Card payments - ACH - Cash App - Apple Pay - Google Pay | 10-plus options, including: - Card payments - Apple Pay - Google Pay - Samsung Pay - PayPal - Venmo Same-Day Funding Fee| +1.5%| +1.75%| +1.75% Chargeback Processing Fee(ie. Refund, Disputes, etc.)| $15| $15 | $25 Links for Pricing Information| Stripe Pricing & Fees| Square Pricing & Fees| QuickBooks Online Pricing & Fees Deactivation of Account| Close a Stripe Account| Deactivate your Square account| How do I cancel my account Seek advisory from CPA before canceling subscription. ⚠️ Note: Rates, fees, and available payment methods are subject to change by each provider. We recommend reviewing the most current pricing on their official websites before making a final decision.

Last updated on Sep 08, 2026