The Homegrown Vendor Blog

Etsy charges 6.5% fees and buries food listings. Here's how to sell there anyway — plus 3 better platforms for local food sellers.

Most states ban shipping cottage food across state lines. See which 12 states allow in-state shipping and what delivery options actually work.

Compare 8 e-commerce platforms for farmers — from $10/mo storefronts to full farm websites. Real pricing, pickup support, and who each one fits.

Compare 7 e-commerce platforms for local food sellers from $10/mo to $99/mo. Side-by-side pricing, local pickup support, and which fits best.

Compare every option for listing farm products online — from marketplaces like MarketWagon and Etsy to storefronts like Homegrown and GrazeCart. Find the right fit for your farm.

Ready to outgrow cottage food? Learn the signs you need a commercial kitchen, your options (shared vs. leased vs. built), costs, and how to make the transition.

Selling eggs, produce, or honey locally? Learn how to take orders and payments online — no expensive platform or website required. Start in a weekend.

The 7 signs every farmers market booth needs — from a 20-foot readable banner to product prices, story cards, and a pre-order QR code. Includes materials, placement tips, and common mistakes.

How to sell baked goods from home under cottage food laws. Covers legal requirements, pricing, where to sell, how to take orders online, and what you need to get started this weekend.