Why the Farmstand Model?
TFA teaches growers, farmers, makers, and creatives how to market their products effectively and easily though the time-tested farmstand model. In our era of online shopping and grocery delivery, the ideal customer of small cottage industries and local farmers are those who crave authenticity, community, and real-life connection. Establishing your own farmstand will transform your business into a community hot spot and ensure a fanbase of ready customers for your goods.
10 Lessons
From compliance with codes and licenses to handling payments, aesthetics to creating community, each lesson in The Farmstand Academy is filled with answers to common questions and suggestions for getting your farmstand off to a fabulous start!
Videos + Chats +Community
Need a visual? Meagan will take you on a tour of her working farmstand and sit down for several chats about important course topics. The TFA Community offers a place to chat, share ideas, and troubleshoot.
Worksheets
The Farmstand Academy includes six pdf worksheets that you can print and complete as you go through the course. These worksheets will give you a physical "business plan" and the confidence to establish your own farmstand.
The Farmstand Academy Creator: Who is Alabama Eden?
Meagan is a long-time florist and part-time flower farmer who took a risk and made a big business pivot during the pandemic by opening a small farmstand on her home property. Alabama Eden Farmstand sold out its opening day and has rarely had leftover bouquets since. Flower friends travel from miles around to take a peek at Meagan's flower garden, enjoy the peacefulness of the Farmstand, and purchase fresh cut flowers to enjoy and share.
Learn more about Alabama Eden.
Earnest Roots Farm
"The Farmstand Academy is exactly what you're looking for if you've ever wanted to take the next step on offering a product to your community. Meagan covers every detail from business start up to exactly what you need to make the farmstand special and stand out to your customers. Very inspiring and makes me want to get to work immediately!"
The Knott Collective
"I started snagging bouquets in 2020 when Meagan started her farmstand. Something that has stood out to me from the beginning is the overall "pick me up" experience that I have for myself. Knowing what it means to me and then going through TFA truly proves that Meagan has captured the person vision and laid it out in black and white for other to have the same experience as well."
TFA Student
"I just want you to know how impactful TFA is and can be. Our farmstand is consistently making $400-$500 a week by sticking to the program. Thank you for offering this to the community."
Not a flower farmer?
The Farmstand Academy is designed to help a wide variety of growers, farmers, makers, and creatives establish a home-based, low overhead income stream. Here are a few products that would fly off the shelves of a cute little roadside farmstand:
- fresh eggs
- organic veggies
- homemade jams and jellies
- fresh berries
- custom birdhouses
- fresh sourdough
Need more inspiration?
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Tired of farmers markets, Etsy, craft fairs, and deliveries?
There's a better way.
The Farmstand Academy will teach you how to create a welcoming and abundant space to market your products right from your own home, whether you live in a subdivision or at the end of a winding country road. TFA also shares tips and ideas to build a community of ready customers who will flock to your farmstand through social media, word-of-mouth, and creative marketing.
TFA: The Farmstand Academy Lessons
