Farm Directory: A New Website Connecting Producers with Consumers

Presented by Trent Teegerstrom and Russell Tronstad

Dept. of Ag and Resource EconomicsUniversity of Arizona

National Extension RiskManagement Conference

April 17-18, 2007

Why We Developed the Website

To assist farmers and ranchers in marketing their products locally

Provide a locally managed free web portal for consumers and producers to connect.

Collect information on products consumers are asking for but not available in their area.

www.farmdirectory.org

State Specific Information?

Local Consumer Search for Crops

Consumer Product Search Results

Consumer Search for Events

Member Area: Preferences

Member Area: Adding Events

Member Growing Calendar

Area Growing Calendar

Add and Edit Links to Other Resources

Collaborative Effort / Sponsors www.farmdirectory.org: tool for sourcing food

that is produced locally.

Now Let’s GO On-Line and Look!!

www.farmdirectory.org