The business will offer a range of services packaged and tailored to the needs of the individual farmers and the individual budgets of the farmers. For example:
One off farm visit inclusive of portfolio
Visit your farm to get to know you and your product
A portfolio will be written up which can be used for social media, website, marketing and advertisement
A template for a brochure or flyer or poster will also be provided
Accommodation, food and transport provided by the farmer
Limited time contract with a specific target
Farmer is able to focus on production knowing that a market will be in place when the product is ready for market
He will be selling directly to the customer and will be able to maximise his profit
The customer will feel like he knows the farmer and know the product is coming directly from the farmer
The farmer will be linked with the customer and vice versa
Seasonal Contract
Setting up market for products that are available seasonally
Farmer is able to deliver to a pre-set market when the product is in season
Farmer is contacted regularly to advise any seasonal influences resulting in delays or other conditions
The customer is kept in the loop when the product is expected directly from the farmer
The customer will feel like he knows the farmer and know the product is coming directly from the farmer
The farmer will be linked with the customer and vice versa
Ongoing marketing
Continuous marketing of your product
Market place will grow with production while the farmer focuses on production
Regular social media inputs are provided
Adding other products or value added products to the range
Portfolio will be adjusted to include additional products
Weekly contact to the farmer and customer to be up to date with what is happening on the farm
Orders and marketing ongoing
Maintenance
Maintaining customer base.
Bi-monthly contact with the farmer and customers
Keeping up to date with the farm, farming and production
Preparing the market for supply
Delivery
Delivery of products
Product is directly delivered to customs as if the farmer would do it
Good personal contact to the customer is maintained
Customer feedback passed back to farmer
Directly sharing what is happening on the farm
Workshops
Explaining how to impact the market and stay in it
The farmer feels empowered to deal with the market
The farmer knows what the customer wants and how to supply it