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319 How to Create a VIP Customer Strategy for Your Farm Part 1

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

Release Date: 07/02/2025

319 How to Create a VIP Customer Strategy for Your Farm Part 1

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

Have you ever walked into a place so often that the staff knew your name—and your order? There’s something magical about being recognized and treated like a regular. It creates loyalty. That’s the idea behind a VIP strategy—and your farm needs one. In today’s episode, I kick off a 2-part series that helps you create a plan to identify, reward, and retain your farm’s most valuable customers. Part 1 is all about figuring out who those people are, and what kind of behavior you want to encourage more of. You’ll learn: Why your business needs a VIP strategy What behaviors to track...

318 How Farmers Can Use July 14 to Create Buzz and Sales

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

Have you every wished for a fun excuse to surprise your customers, build some goodwill, and boost mid-season sales? Well, what if I told you that July 14th is National Give Something Away Day—and it might just be the perfect opportunity to try something new, spark some joy, and get people buzzing about your farm? In this episode, I show you how to use this quirky, under-the-radar holiday to your advantage—with a list of 8 creative giveaway ideas you can steal, tweak, or flat-out copy. Whether you want to build customer loyalty, generate excitement on social, or increase traffic to...

317 The Farm Stop Model: How This Ann Arbor Store Sells Local Food 7 Days a Week

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

What would happen if you merged a grocery store and a farmers market—and gave small farms a seven-day-a-week sales channel that actually pays them what they’re worth? In today’s episode, I interview Alex Blume, Marketing Manager for , a mission-driven retail concept based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that’s redefining how local food gets sold. Their innovative “farm stop” model helps small and mid-sized farms grow by giving them access to retail space 7 days a week—without the staffing or wholesale markups. Alex shares how the consignment model works, how they support over 250...

316 Why Your Middle-Priced Product Sells Best: The Compromise Effect Explained

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

Local Line is my preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2025. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: Marketing doesn’t have to feel...

315 What's a Thank You Page in Farm Marketing?

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

Back in high school, I was that kid—the one who planned elaborate treasure hunt parties for my friends. I loved the thrill of creating a roadmap and leading them from clue to clue, always pointing to the next step. And honestly? That’s what a great thank you page does, too. A wise mentor once told me, "You're always taking your people somewhere..." In this episode, we’re talking about the most underutilized page in farm marketing—your thank you page. Whether it appears after someone signs up for your email list or buys your product, your thank you page isn’t just a...

314 The Power of a Beta Test in Marketing

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

Have you ever had a big idea for your farm business—but you didn’t act on it because it felt too overwhelming or risky? That was me. Until my coach said five simple words that completely shifted my thinking: “Just put a container around it.” In this episode, I share how we beta tested our new Chef’s Line of prepared foods—and how using the concept of a beta test gave us the freedom to move forward without fear or perfectionism. If you’ve been sitting on an idea because it feels “too big,” this episode will show you how to test it, refine it, and build momentum with less...

313 Building Systems and Automations into Your Farm Business Using Zapier

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

What if you could reclaim hours of your time each week—just by documenting and automating the simple tasks you’re already doing? In this episode, I sit down with Glen Young of Cold Springs Organics, a Farm Marketing School member and automation-building wizard, to talk about how he’s using Zapier + AI to automate processes in his farm business—from order management to email marketing, lead tagging, customer onboarding, and even abandoned cart follow-ups. Glen shares how he went from juggling everything manually to building smart, scalable workflows that save him time and create a...

312 How a Homesteader Turned Her Side Hustle into a Growing Farm Business

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

What happens when a total city girl decides to go all-in on the homesteading life… and ends up building a full-blown farm business from scratch? Here's the link to her homesteading membership: Podcast Sponsors: Local Line is my preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid...

311 How Stacie Edwards Became a Confident, Profitable Meat Marketer (and You Can Too!)

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

May 7, 2025 Ever wonder what it really takes to sell premium farm products with confidence—and actually make money doing it? This week, I sit down with Stacie Edwards, a Farm Marketing School member who once felt nervous about charging “too much” for her meats. Today? She knows her numbers, prices for profit, and runs her business with the mindset of a CEO. But that transformation didn’t happen overnight. Stacie’s journey is full of hard-won lessons: from hiring her first coach, to outsourcing hog production, to finally letting go of the fear that held her back from charging what her...

310 Selling Flowers to Florists with Abundant Blooms Flower Farm

My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers

When Ruth Ann Majauskas first launched her flower farm in 2020, she tried a little bit of everything—farmers markets, retail, subscriptions. But the magic happened when she shifted her focus entirely to wholesale… selling flowers directly to florists. What started as trial and error quickly evolved into a streamlined system with loyal buyers, consistent orders, and a workflow she could count on. Now, Ruth Ann runs a thriving wholesale flower farm business—and she’s helping other flower farmers learn how to do the same. In today’s episode, she shares how she built her...

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Have you ever walked into a place so often that the staff knew your name—and your order?

There’s something magical about being recognized and treated like a regular. It creates loyalty.

That’s the idea behind a VIP strategy—and your farm needs one.

In today’s episode, I kick off a 2-part series that helps you create a plan to identify, reward, and retain your farm’s most valuable customers. Part 1 is all about figuring out who those people are, and what kind of behavior you want to encourage more of.

You’ll learn:

Why your business needs a VIP strategy
What behaviors to track to spot your most loyal customers
The kinds of perks that work best (by farm type!)
And how to design a VIP tier that feels intentional and doable

💡 Plus: I’ve created a free worksheet to help you plan your own VIP tier.
👉 Download it now at www.mydigitalfarmer.com/vipworksheet

🎧 Tune in now and start building the foundation for a simple loyalty program that keeps your superfans coming back for more.

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The NEW Social Media Planning Project launches live in Farm Marketing School, starting June 1st. Do you need help creating a 30 Day plan for social? Come inside and learn how to build a repeatable system that feels intentional and easy.

Use my VIP Worksheet to think through some of the elements that lead to a dynamic VIP strategy in YOUR business. What could it look like for you? Download it here.

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