Welcome to Homegrownâyour online storefront for selling local products through pickup, farmers market handoff, or local delivery. You bring the goods, and weâll help you connect with nearby customersâfast.
Letâs get your shop up and running in just a few steps!
đČ Step 1: Download the Homegrown Vendor App
To get started, download the Homegrown Vendor app on your mobile device:
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
The app works on both iOS and Android.
đ Step 2: Create or Log In to Your Account
You can sign up using:
Email and password
Google
Apple
Facebook
Already have an account? Log in with your existing credentials.
Forgot your password? Tap âForgot password?â on the login screen to reset it.
đȘ Step 3: Set Up Your Storefront
Start with a few basics:
Store Name
This is what customers will see in your shop.
Store Image
Add a photo to help your storefront stand out. You can skip this for now and upload it later.
đ Step 4: Add Your First Product
A strong first product sets the tone for your store. You'll enter:
Product name and description â Be clear and highlight what makes it special.
Product image â A good photo goes a long way.
Variants (optional) â Add options like size, flavor, or color with their own prices.
Categories and attributes â These tags help your product get discovered.
Pricing â Set a base price or prices for each variant.
đ Step 5: Choose How Youâll Sell
You can offer one, two, or all three fulfillment optionsâitâs your choice!
đ Local Pickup
Let customers pick up from your farm stand, pop-up, or home.
Enter your pickup location
Set the days and hours youâre available
đȘ Market Pickup
Let customers collect orders at a local farmers market.
Search for your market by name
Select it and review the existing schedule
If itâs missing, suggest a schedule:
Pick the months, weeks, days, and hours the market operates
đ Delivery
You bring the product to your customersâwithout platform fees.
Enter your starting address (used privately to calculate your delivery radius)
Set your delivery radius
Define a minimum order amount
Add your delivery fee
Choose your delivery days
Set a daily delivery limit
đ§Ș Step 6: Start Your Free Trial
Tap Get Vendor Pass to activate your free trial.
Youâll also be prompted to:
Add a payment method (to keep your store live after the trial)
Cancel anytimeâno commitment required
đ Step 7: Verify Your Identity
Homegrown uses Plaid to securely verify vendors. This step helps:
Prevent fraud
Build customer trust
Ensure reliable payouts
Your info is encrypted and never shared without permission. Learn more about Plaid.
đ You're Ready to Share your Store Link!
Congratsâyour storefront is now live! You can:
Share your store link:
Let your existing customers know that they can place preorders on Homegrown.
Email or text messages
Facebook and Instagram posts
Signs with QR codes at your booth
Handout flyers at your booth or add them to your orders
Add the link to your receipts
All from the Homegrown Vendor app.
Need Help?
We've added a Video Tutorial Collection to help you get the most out of your store. Check out these videos and other Homegrown support articles, or reach out via the Help section in the appâweâre here for you!