Best of 2025: Top 5 Resources to Grow Your Farm Business
Running a successful Farm business requires more than just great products; it demands a strategy to market, sell, and fulfill your orders efficiently. However, between the long hours in the field and your family commitments, we know it is hard to keep up with new ways to improve your Farm operations.
In 2025, we released a wealth of content designed to help your Farm business ditch the boring office work and make more money. Don’t worry if you missed them the first time around. We have compiled below the most popular and impactful blogs, podcasts, and guides of 2025 into one list. Whether you are looking to launch Subscriptions, optimize your product Pricing, or build a loyal base of Buyers, we have you covered.
Here are the top 5 resources from 2025 that you should read (or listen) to help prep your Farm for a successful year ahead.
10 Questions to Ask Before Offering Farm Food Subscriptions (Blog)
Every business owner loves consistent cash flow. Subscriptions are the heartbeat of building a resilient Farm business. They provide your Farm with recurring revenue while offering Buyers the ultimate convenience of "set it and forget it" ordering. However, launching a Subscription program requires planning.
In this blog, we outline the questions every Farmer should answer before rolling out a Subscription program to market. From determining your fulfillment capacity to selecting the right product mix, frequency, and packaging, this guide ensures your Farm is ready to delight customers and lock in sales for next season.
The Profitable Pig: The Farmer’s Guide to Pork Sales (eBook)
To ensure your pork operation is profitable, you need to sell more than just the breakfast favorites. This eBook provides the tactics you need to move the entire animal, helping you package and price your products to get the highest return on every hog (and stay out of the freezer business).
In addition to quality products, capturing successful pork sales also depends on how well you connect with Buyers in your local community. We cover essential topics like building a marketing plan that attracts customers and establishing partnerships to increase your Brand visibility. Plus, you will learn how to offer the level of convenience that turns casual shoppers into loyal, recurring customers.
The Data on Selling your Beef Products Direct (Infographic)
Do you know what your Buyers actually want and what they’re willing to pay when shopping for beef? We analyzed data from thousands of transactions to uncover the purchasing habits of local food consumers who prefer to purchase from Farmers.
This infographic visualizes the key trends in direct beef sales, including the most popular package sizes, preferred cuts, and the impact of "Bundle Boxes" on your average order value. Use this data to refine your inventory and pricing strategy, ensuring you offer exactly what your community is looking to buy in the coming year.
Expanding your Farm Product with Value-Add Items (Podcast)
One of the best ways to increase your Farm’s profitability and reduce waste is by introducing value-added products. In this episode of the Independent Farmer Podcast, we sat down with Joe Schirmer of Dirty Girl Produce to discuss how he transformed surplus crops into shelf-stable revenue streams that are available to purchase year-round.
From jams and preserves to sauces, value-added items can help you extend your selling season and increase your average order size. Listen in to learn how to identify the right products for your brand and the logistics of getting them into your Buyers' hands.
How to Build a Loyal Base of Local Customers for your Farm (Podcast)
Acquiring new customers is important, but retaining loyal buyers is essential for your long-term success. In this episode, we explore the specific tactics Farmers can use to turn casual shoppers into raving fans who buy from you regularly.
Ryan Grace, an Account Manager at Barn2Door, shares his insights on the "Who, What, Where, and Why" of building customer loyalty based on his experience working with hundreds of Farmers. Learn how to leverage marketing to stay top-of-mind, why convenience is the primary driver of retention, and how to create a "Local Loop" that keeps your Farm at the center of your Buyers' routines.
Conclusion
As you look toward 2026, take the time to explore these resources and refine your business strategy. Doing the same thing and expecting a different result is not smart. Your Farm must make incremental changes to change the trajectory of your business. Whether it is adding a new Subscription service or simply engaging your current Buyers more effectively, small changes can lead to significant growth.
Barn2Door offers software for Independent Farmers to make more money, ditch the office work and look like a pro. If you’re curious to learn more, watch this 5-minute video.