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Farmer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How will Central Oregon Locavore determine the pricing for the products it sells?
A. Pricing is up to the farmer. If you are unsure how to price your items take a look at similar items on the site and/or other websites such as LocalHarvest.org or EatWild.com. If you are still unsure feel free to contact us and we will help you determine a fair price. The price that you choose will be what you receive from Central Oregon Locavore. This price is then marked up to generate enough revenue to maintain the website, pay for fridges, rent, etc...

Q. Will farmers be charged any monthly fees?
A. No, there are no monthly fees for selling with Central Oregon Locavore. Website and marketing costs are included in the markup price.

Q. How does Central Oregon Locavore give back to the farmers?

A. Central Oregon Locavore has partnered with many other like-minded businesses in Central Oregon to form educational programs intended to educate the community about the true cost of food and why local is important. We organize and manage programs such as WWOLF: Willing Workers On Local Farms , Edible Adventure Crew, Farm Kids! - Kids Dig It, Meet The Maker Markets, Farmer-Chef Mixers, Community Supper and Meet Your Farmer . We encourage you to be invovled as possible, the more the community sees of you, the more they want to buy your product!

Q. What are Central Oregon Locavore's profit goals?
A. Central Oregon Locavore is a non-profit organization. Our 501(c)3 tax-exempt status is pending. Our goals include paying a living wage to our employees and contractors, reinvesting in our community in the form of charitable contributions, maintaining our educational programs, and other endeavors intended to promote sustainability in our community. We intend to develop trusting relationships with our partner farms and our customers.

Q. How will Central Oregon Locavore monitor the quality of the products it sells?
A. The farmer is obligated to deliver market-grade produce. Products will be inspected upon delivery and prior to assembling each order. If we conclude that product is below market-grade, the farmer will be notified. If poor quality continues, the farm may lose its membership.

Q. How will the farmer be required to deliver product?
A. The farmer will not be required to assemble individual orders, but the products must be packaged as they will be sold. (Ex. Three 2lb bags of shallots must arrive in three separate 2lb bags, not one big bag of 6lb of shallots) Product will be delivered to Central Oregon Locavore in the pre-determined package that was set up when the product was added by the farmer. (i.e. bunch, 1 lb. bag, carton, etc.).

Q. What if the farmer fails to deliver product?
A. Each farmer is obligated to make every effort to deliver product on time. We understand that trucks break down, roosters fail to crow, and plants fail to grow, or grow too fast. In order for this to succeed, it is necessary for the farmer to communicate with Central Oregon Locavore as early as possible. Farmers, even those who consider themselves complete Luddites, are strongly encouraged to make use of current technologies to communicate any issues with Central Oregon Locavore as soon as possible.

Q. What can I expect from a typical week?
A. Immediately after the ordering period ends, a new ordering period begins and products are re-populated for purchase on the website. Any changes in inventory, price and/or availability need to be updated as soon as possible after the new ordering period starts. As soon as the undated quantities are entered into our database, the products will be available to restuarants and retail customers for sale on the Central Oregon Locavore website. Farmers will monitor their crops throughout the week and report any changes in quantity as soon as possible via a phone call or email.

On Tuesday at 12:00 PM, customer ordering on the website closes for the period. Shortly after, the farmer will receive an email from Central Oregon Locavore detailing what the farmer needs to bring to the delivery site on Thursday. Tuesday afternoonWednesday and Thursday morning is the day for farmers to harvest and package their products for delivery. Thursday morning, the farmer delivers the products to the site prior to 3pm. Then, we start all over again.