• Frequently Asked Questions
  • How does an online market work

  HOW DOES AN ONLINE MARKET WORK
  
  Each online market is focused around an established drop off / pick up location where at a regularly scheduled time farmers can drop off products and buyers can pick up products.
  
  The Harvest to Market web site allows farmers to list online the products they have available. The web site allows buyers to choose from these products what they would like to order for pick up at the established location on the next scheduled pick up date.
  
  When an order is placed by a buyer the web site sends an email to the farmer indicating the products that need to be delivered to the location for pick up by the buyer.
  
  Payment for the products is made at the time of pick up using a check or cash or at the time of purchase using PayPal or a credit card.
  
  Each online market is organized by a local market manager who establishes the order schedule and pick up location. The online local market manger also coordinates payments from the buyer to the farmers, manages the web site content, and assists local buyers and farmers with participating in the online market

  • How do I locate fresh, local farm products

  HOW TO VIEW FRESH, LOCAL FARM PRODUCTS FOR SALE
  
  In order to view products you need to be in a particular online market.
  
  To find a market near you select a state from the list.
  Click on a town or city in that state.
  
  You will be directed to the home page of the market you selected where you will find products for sale.

  • How do I get my market online

  HOW DO I GET MY MARKET ONLINE
  
  In the above menu click on "Register Your Market."
  
  Send Harvest to Market an email with your market details.
  
  Harvest to Market will immediately contact you to review your market plans.
  
  If your market is compatible with the Harvest to Market online market requirements the market manager will be issued a username and password.
  
  The market manager can then immediately add content to the market Home Page.
  
  The market farmers can register, create their farm Home Page, and list their farm products for sale. Buyers can immediately begin shopping.

  • What does it cost for my market to be online

  WHAT DOES IT COST FORM MY MARKET TO BE ONLINE
  
  Harvest to Market offers each market an online web page at no cost.
  
  Markets with online ordering are charged a base fee of $7.00 per month per farmer and 7% of online sales.
  
  This fee structure allows small farmers access to internet sales capability at a minimal cost and at the same time allows larger farmers to contribute to the web site in proportion to their use of it.
  
  Click on "Fees and Services" in the above menu to learn more.

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