Farm Directory: A New Website Connecting Producers with Consumers Presented by Trent Teegerstrom and Russell Tronstad Dept. of Ag and Resource Economics University of Arizona National Extension Risk Management 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.

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  tool for sourcing food that is produced locally.

Now Let ’ s GO On-Line and Look!!