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Tote bags are here – and more merch is coming
The first items in the localFoddr merch store are ready – tote bags made for local food runs. They’re perfect for carrying your finds from your local farm, the farmers’ market, or local butcher – and they might even start a few conversations along the way.
Find, save, and connect – how to get the most out of localFoddr
Whether you’ve just joined or you’ve been browsing for a while, here are a few quick ways to make the most of localFoddr. Create a free account or log in to save your favourite searches. You’ll be notified whenever a new supplier joins who matches your search criteria
Real stories. Real suppliers. Real food.
I have two updates to share with you this week. Testimonials I’ve just added testimonials from food seekers to the home page. These are from people who’ve found their farmers/ranchers, butchers, and local suppliers through localFoddr, and it’s heart-warming to see how much it’s helping already.
What local suppliers do you want to see on localFoddr?
Take 30 seconds to tell us what products you want and where you live. We’ll share this demand directly with local livestock farmers, ranchers, butchers, and fishers so they know it’s worth their time to join – and it’s always free for them to list.
Food seekers are already finding what they need on localFoddr
Food seekers are proving what’s possible. In just a short time, localFoddr has helped people connect with the suppliers they’ve been looking for. “Just placed my first order! Thanks again Tira!” ~ Rob “I'm in NE Texas, and I found a farm on the list from Texas and Arkansas!
Flyers, face-to-face chats, and growing the community
localFoddr flyers are ready to download and share. Next time you’re picking up meat, eggs, dairy, or seafood, mention localFoddr and leave a flyer. Find out why in-person conversations work best in getting your local suppliers to join localFoddr.
New: Tallow, a welcome screen for suppliers, and more
By request, you can now list and find tallow, lard, suet and similar products—not just for cooking, but also for bodycare such as balms, soaps and moisturisers. There's also a new welcome screen for suppliers with quick links for messages, adding photos, and reviewing listings
More listings, more countries, and now saved searches
You can now save your favourite searches. Run a search while logged in, and you'll see a "Save search to be notified" button. Store your criteria—location, delivery option, distance, and product categories—and re-run the same search with a single click.
Week one update: where we're at, and what's next
It's been just one week since launching localFoddr, and I wanted to share a quick update with you. Here’s where we're at: 1,575 people have joined so far; Livestock farmers, ranchers, fishers, and butchers are already adding their listings; Listings in four countries so far
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