Cottage Produce | The Produce Directory

Connecting people to organic produce, grown by local farmers and homesteaders…

The Cottage Produce Directory lists local resources such as: baked goods, eggs, honey, meat, dairy, vegetables, berries, fish, shellfish, firewood, flowers, candy and so on…

Getting started:

• One (1) free ad secures entry into directory: Requiring renewal/updating every 120 days. To activate your free ad, simply make your first post. No credit card is required for the free ad. Ad is approved within 24 hours.

Or

• The paid Directory Membership offers 9 ads per 120 days. Sign up here.

Cost: $12.75 per quarter (120 days).

This ensures:

• Blocking of spam
• A high standard of produce being offered
• Members receive collective and dialed marketing for each ad

* The directory system does not process transactions between producers and consumers.

From inner city to rural America, reasonably priced options for organic, fresh produce and essential goods are sought. Cottage Produce is bridging the gap. 

Gather a few pics…

Prepare 1 to 5 photos of your produce. If you do not have a picture of your produce, a placeholder image will be presented.

(no larger than 300kb each pic, is recommended)

Configure your ad(s):

Within each ad, you can configure: quantity, weight, cost per unit, payment methods, delivery or retrieval methods, specified available dates, and frequency to name a few. These configurations are optional and allow you to be as specific as possible to ensure a solid transaction between you and the consumer.

Type a description:

Let buyers know the heirloom name of your harvest; try to summarize your above configurations; let people know exactly how to enter your property and where to park or retrieve your produce; etc… These are just helpful tips that will create a level of trust between you and the consumer.

Features:

Transparency is key. If you are selling something that is made of ingredients, it is recommended to list each ingredient. This section is also to list overall highlighted features!

What’s included in the Paid Membership:

• 9 ads that replenish every 120 days (one growing season).

• A dashboard –where you can post and edit listings; keep track of inventory; and communicate with buyers.

• A virtual store (membership only)–representing your physical homestead, farm, cottage, roadside stand, etc. While your ads may be disbursed in several locations on the site, they will also be linked under the header of your virtual store. The virtual store is the official listing of your business operation within the directory.