In a world where most food travels thousands of miles before reaching your plate, Farm Trader exists to bring food and power back home.
So, what is Farm Trader? At its core, Farm Trader is a local farm marketplace designed to connect small farms directly with the people who want to buy from them—no middlemen, no big-box filtering, just real food from real farmers.
We’re here to make local food visible, accessible, and easy to support. And we’re putting the people who matter most—our small farms—front and center.
Our Mission: A Local Farm Marketplace That Actually Works for Farmers
Farm Trader was created by people who know farming firsthand. We grew up on small farms. We’ve lived the long hours, the seasonal challenges, and the unfair margins. And we built this platform because we believe farmers deserve better.
Our mission is to build a local farm marketplace that actually serves farmers, not just customers. That means giving farmers the tools to sell directly, tell their stories, and get seen by the people most likely to support them.
We believe local food should be the easiest option and the best option. That’s the future we’re working toward.
What We Offer to Farmers
Farm Trader isn’t just another online directory. It’s a full-service local farm marketplace where farmers can list everything from produce and eggs to meat shares, seeds, equipment, land, and even farm stays.
Here’s what we provide:
- No-commission sales platform for direct-to-consumer and wholesale
- Customizable farm profiles to showcase your story and your offerings
- Marketing and exposure through our fast-growing newsletter and social channels
- Better discoverability for shoppers seeking local farms
- Real support from a team that’s committed to helping small farms succeed
If you’re a farmer, this is your space—and we built it for you.
Why It Matters
Most people want to shop local—but don’t know where to start. Meanwhile, small farms struggle to stand out online, compete with national chains, or afford a strong digital presence. The result? Local food gets lost.
That’s the problem Farm Trader is here to solve.
By creating a central local farm marketplace, we’re bridging the gap between farmers and buyers. Whether you’re a consumer, a restaurant, or a retailer, you can now easily find and support farms in your region.
Because when you know your farmer, you know your food. And when you support local, you’re strengthening your community, your economy, and your health.
Why You Should Care About a Local Farm Marketplace
Local farms are more than a trend—they’re essential. They feed us, care for the land, preserve our traditions, and power rural communities.
But they can’t do it alone.
A local farm marketplace gives us all a way to take action. Whether you’re buying food, spreading the word, or listing your farm, you’re helping build something better—something more connected and sustainable.
Join the Movement
If you’re a farmer: Join Farm Trader today. Your first year is free, and we’ll help you get started.
If you’re a supporter of local food: Follow our journey, share our mission, and shop through the platform.
The future of food is local. And with your help, we’re building the local farm marketplace that makes it possible.
Explore, list, or learn more at thefarmtrader.com.
