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Wholesale Readiness Program

Welcome to the Wholesale Readiness Program! This e-book library was created to guide you, the farmer, through all the steps needed to start selling to wholesale buyers. Let's jump in!

Chapters

Learn the ins and outs of selling your farm products to wholesale buyers.
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Chapter 1
Introduction

Introduction to Wholesale

We introduce you to the world of selling wholesale. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wholesale?
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Chapter 2
Marketing

Wholesale Marketing

Learn the basics of marketing your business to wholesale buyers. We also recommend ways you can begin finding wholesale buyers.
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Get Ready to Sell Wholesale

Explore how to set up wholesale ordering. Once you’ve locked in your wholesale buyers, you’ll need to know how to best accept and fulfill orders.
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Chapter 4
Efficiency

Pricing and Packing

Discover how to use Local Line for your farm sales. Price lists, pick and pack lists, orders and invoices, and so much more!
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Chapter 5
Fulfillment

Logistics

See how to calculate delivery costs, set a delivery fee, and optimize your delivery routes. We also investigate the logistics models you may use in your business.
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Person paying for produce
Chapter 6
Payments

Invoicing and Payments

Explore strategies and workflows you can implement to ensure you get paid on time, every time.
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Chapter 7
Grocery

Farm to Grocery

Learn what it takes to sell to retailers. We go over the different types of grocery options, how you can best prepare, and address some common challenges and mistakes – and how to fix them!
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Chapter 8
Institutions

Farm to Institution

Uncover different types of institutions, how you can best prepare, and address some common challenges and mistakes – and how to fix them!
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Chapter 9
Restaurant

Farm to Restaurant

See the ins and outs of selling to restaurants. We discuss the pros and cons, what to bring to your pitch, and get advice on how to sell to chefs from a chef!
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Food Safety
Blog article

Build Your FSMA 204 Knowledge

To build your knowledge of this key regulation and to learn how to prepare for the enforcement deadline of January 20, 2026.
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Pricing
Blog article

How to Price Your Farm Products for Wholesale

When pricing your products for the wholesale market as a farmer, it's important to consider various factors to ensure profitability while remaining competitive.
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Business Models
Blog article

What Farm Business Model Should I Choose?

Knowing the different farming models will broaden one's appreciation for the wide variety of operations required to feed the world. It can also help one identify new opportunities on one's farm.
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