Field notes
Guides for selling better without depending on algorithms.
Practical advice, comparisons, and message ideas to build your own list, announce availability, and bring customers back to the stand, market, or pickup point.
Written for producers selling direct.
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54 articles
How to use Farmzz
10
How-to
Jul 2026
How to Take Farm Orders by Text: Valérie’s Step-by-Step Method
Copy Valérie’s text strategy, see real orders and questions, then track every actionable reply under the original Farmzz notification.
How-to
Jan 2026
How to Add Products on Farmzz: Photos, Prices and Availability
Add farm products in Farmzz with accurate photos, descriptions, prices and availability, then review the public profile before sharing.
How-to
Jan 2026
How to Send Farm SMS and Email Notifications: Step by Step
Send your first farm notification in under 3 minutes. Step-by-step guide: write the message, pick products, choose SMS or email, and hit send. Free to try.
Practical guides
15
Guide
Mar 2026
How to Start a CSA Farm Box: Complete 2026 Guide
Start a CSA farm box that sells out every season. Box pricing ($25–$50/week), subscriber signup, delivery scheduling & how to reduce seasonal drop-outs.
Guide
Mar 2026
Farm Grants in Canada: Programs and Application Checklist
Find federal and provincial farm funding sources, then verify eligibility, deadlines, required documents and official program terms.
Guide
Mar 2026
Best Farm Names: 50+ Farm Name Ideas and How to Choose Yours
How to choose the perfect farm name. 50+ ideas by category, availability checklist, branding tips, and naming mistakes to avoid.
Comparisons
6
Comparison
Mar 2026
Farmzz vs Marketing Agency: Cost, Control and ROI
Farmzz vs hiring a marketing agency for your farm. Self-serve notification tool ($80/mo) vs outsourced marketing ($1500+/mo) — cost, control, and ROI.
Comparison
Feb 2026
Farm Website vs Notification System: Which Do You Need?
Farmzz vs a generic website for farms. Active SMS notifications that drive visits vs a passive website people may never find — cost and ROI comparison.
Comparison
Feb 2026
Farm Notifications vs Print Flyers for Farmers
Farmzz vs print flyers for farm marketing. Instant digital SMS notifications vs physical flyer distribution — cost per reach, tracking, and ROI compared.
Marketing
14
Marketing
Jan 2026
Best Farm Hashtags for Instagram & TikTok (100+)
100+ seasonal farm hashtags for Instagram and TikTok. Sets by crop, livestock, market day, and season — reach more local buyers without gaming the algorithm.
Marketing
Jan 2026
SMS Marketing for Farmers: Farm Text Message Guide
Comprehensive SMS marketing guide for agricultural producers. Timing, strategies, templates, legal compliance and advanced techniques.
Marketing
Feb 2026
Farm Customer Loyalty: 10 Practical Strategies
Ten practical ways to encourage repeat farm purchases, from clear service and useful updates to subscriptions and complaint follow-up.
Tools
9
Tool
Feb 2026
14 Farm Software Tools to Compare in 2026
Compare 14 farm software tools by their primary job, using first-party product sources and a practical workflow checklist instead of copied third-party pricing.
Tool
Mar 2026
Farm Accounting Software & Bookkeeping Guide for Canadian Farmers
Set up a practical farm accounting workflow to track income, expenses, cash flow and margins, prepare for taxes and make better decisions.
Tool
Mar 2026
Farm Logo Design Guide: Build a Memorable Brand
Learn how to create a recognizable farm logo and brand system for market signs, packaging, social media and direct-to-consumer sales.