We have had an overwhelming response this year for farmer applications and small businesses! Very exciting as we want to extend this service across Alberta in support of small businesses reaching potential customers. As many farmers will know, it is not easy for customers to go to every farmer to buy their food… so we see this as a solution.
The Registration Process
Below we have a link for you to send us an email. Once it is sent you will receive an auto-responder email and in it will give you further information, about the customers who order from you, the type of products you have and some info regarding how it works.
Our Community
We are a volunteer based organization. The people who come out to deliver your products, hand out flyers, sort, and many other things, are passionate about creating a farm to table network. As the customer base grows the organization that will become self-sufficient. We mention the volunteers because we want you to know how many people TRULY want you as options for local products!
General Information
It is your store and you list your products.
We charge 15% on what you sell.
Currently we deliver every 2 weeks though that will most likely change to weekly some time this year.
We pay you on the Friday after the Wednesday delivery.
Currently we are not charging for registration but that may change later this year. It will be a nominal amount when we do. It will be a one time fee.
We are looking at a 2 to 3 week response time.
Sending the Email
The email to send your application to:
vendorreg@growingfromthegroundup.org
IN THE SUBJECT LINE:
Enter your farm/business/homegoods
leave a few dashes and give us your nearest town or highway
leave a few more dashes and let us know your products
a few more spaces and any other short info
In the body of the email, tell us any relevant details about your farm/business, links etc
You will receive an auto responder email with more details to consider, & how to position yourself in your sales. You really need good photos! Can’t state that enough!
We also have a social media co-ordinator who is interviewing all the farmers and setting up really good portfolios for everyone to help with visibility and sales!