Farms Around

Online farm directory

Description

Farms Around is an online farmer directory that helps consumers identify farms, farm shops and producers selling food directly to the public. It serves consumers seeking local, seasonal and transparent food sources, as well as farmers and producers looking to improve visibility without operating full e-commerce systems.

Technology

  • Desktop/web-based application
  • GIS

Farms Around uses geolocation, searchable categories and producer profiles through a browser-based interface, while purchases and payments are arranged directly between consumers and producers outside the platform. The directory also provides news and updates on local food events.

Target

  • Food consumers
  • Medium size farms
  • Smallholder farmers

The main users of the directory are farmers and food consumers.

Business model

  • Freemium

The directory is free to use for consumers. Farmers can choose to use a free or a paid account, that earns higher visibility for the farm profile. Paid profiles cost EUR 36 or 84 a year, depending on the selected features.

Impact

Farms Around aims to improve visibility and discoverability of small farms and encourage direct sales between farmers and consumers. As of January 2026, it lists over 600 farms around Europe.

Four Betters

  • Better life

Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
  • SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
  • SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
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