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My Digital Farmer Podcast

My Digital Farmer Podcast

By: Corinna Bench
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CSA farmer and marketing specialist Corinna Bench from MyDigitalFarmer.com and Shared Legacy Farms brings you the My Digital Farmer podcast, revealing the best online marketing strategies you can apply to your retail farm business to help you grow your leads and sales. These days, it's not enough to just grow your product. You've got to be able to sell it too. In this podcast you'll be exposed to the fundamentals of marketing theory and practice so you can apply them to your own business.We'll cover marketing funnels, copywriting, website messaging, CSA marketing, lead generation, brand building, social media, customer retention, Facebook ads, sales pages, Facebook groups, YouTube, Instagram, email marketing, and stellar customer service. We also interview other farmers to find out what's working (and not working) in farm marketing so you can feel more confident in your ability to convert leads, increase sales, and build a strong brand for your farm.Copyright 2024 by Corinna Bench Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • 346 What to Put Inside Your Farm's Media Kit with Erika Tebbens
    Jan 28 2026
    Last summer, I got invited to be on TV. Exciting, right? Then they asked a simple follow-up question: "Can you send over your media kit?" And I froze. I didn't have one. I wasn't even totally sure what should be in one. Fast forward to this winter, as I start doing more speaking, partnerships, and visibility work for both my farm and My Digital Farmer -- I realized this was a gap I needed to close. So I invited someone back on the show who lives and breathes this stuff. On today's episode, I'm joined again by Erika Tebbens from Taste the Local Difference. If Erika sounds familiar, she was previously on the podcast in Episode 322, where we talked about collaborations as a powerful farm marketing strategy. This time, we're diving into something just as practical -- and often overlooked: 👉 The farm media kit. I'll be honest: I treated this episode like a little bit of free consulting, and took lots of notes. A media kit is one of those things farmers think they don't need… Until the moment they really do. In this episode, Erika breaks down: What a media kit actually is (in plain language) Why it's not the same as your website or About page When it becomes useful (spoiler: earlier than you think) And how it can quietly open doors to opportunities you didn't even know you were eligible for If you've ever been approached for media, grants, partnerships, events, wholesale, or collaborations (or you want to be) this episode is for you. Meet Our Guest: Erika Tebbens Erika Tebbens is the Director of Impact at Taste the Local Difference. TLD is a marketing agency for purpose-driven food and farm businesses, working across the food system value chain since 2004. Before joining TLD, Erika spent a decade working with entrepreneurs on their sales and growth strategy as a highly-respected business consultant, and she used to farm and keep bees. To learn more go to LocalFoodMarketing.com Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 322 Using Collaborations to Market Your Farm with Erika from Taste the Local Difference - Listen here for Erika's last guest appearance on the show! Download a Free Media Kit Checklist & Template -- courtesy of TastetheLocalDifference.org -- Erika mentions this in the podcast episode. This will help you jumpstart your own Media Kit creation! What email provider do I use? I recommend Kit.com (formerly ConvertKit.com) -- it is easy to use, powerful, and getting better every year. It also integrates with most e-commerce providers and tools. Use my affiliate link! Canva.com -- This is a free graphic design platform, and it has templates for Media Kits! Do a search for "Media Kit" in the project search box, and choose one that you like! Change out your brand colors, drop in YOUR pictures, and adjust the bio and credibility features to fit your farm. Voila! You'll have a basic Media Kit done in no time, and you can simply download the PDF. Thank you to our Podcast Sponsors! Local Line: Local Line is my farm's preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2026. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Farm Marketing School: Marketing doesn't have to feel overwhelming! Farm Marketing School is my step-by-step system for building a profitable farm marketing plan. Inside, you'll get access to bite-sized marketing projects like: 📆 Creating a promotion calendar that drives consistent sales 🛠️ Setting up & optimizing your Google Business Profile 📧 Writing high-converting emails (nurture, promotions, onboarding) 🗣️ Collecting & using customer testimonials effectively 🔍 Auditing & improving your sales funnel 💬 Monthly live coaching calls for answers to your burning questions Each project includes a workshop and step-by-step plan so you can take action and see results without the overwhelm. Join here: 👉 www.mydigitalfarmer.com/fms (Cancel anytime!) 💛 Support the Podcast: Love the My Digital Farmer Podcast? You can help keep the show going! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. ⭐️ Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts—it helps other farmers find the show. Share this episode with a fellow farmer or small business owner.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 345 — The Energy of Money: FMS Money Mindset Series
    Jan 21 2026

    This week on the podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on something I've never shared publicly before…

    Inside Farm Marketing School, we've been doing a powerful three-month deep dive on rewriting your money story -- and today, I'm releasing one of those private "members-only" private podcasts here on the main feed.

    This is Episode 2 of that private series, and it's all about the energy of money -- how it flows, how it gets blocked, and why the emotional tone behind your money exchanges matters just as much as the dollars themselves.

    You'll hear stories from my own life, teaching rooted in two incredible books, and a practical framework for noticing where your money feels light, joyful, and aligned… and where it feels heavy, tight, or full of fear.

    Whether you're a farmer, maker, or small business owner, today's episode will help you see your relationship with money with completely new eyes.

    In This Episode, You'll Learn:
    • The difference between Happy Money and Unhappy Money

    • Why money carries emotional energy — and how it mirrors what you believe about yourself

    • What Lynne Twist means when she says "money is like water — it's meant to flow"

    • Real-life examples of "flow" on the farm (and where it gets stuck!)

    • Why receiving money with gratitude is just as important as giving it

    • How scarcity sneaks into everyday transactions without you noticing

    • A simple 3-part weekly practice to begin shifting your money mindset today

    I invite you to join us in FMS and experience your own breakthrough when you do this powerful work.

    📚 Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    📖 Happy Money by Ken Honda
    https://amzn.to/3MpVqvU

    📖 The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist
    https://amzn.to/4cUrXKT

    These two books form the backbone of today's discussion — one exploring the emotional tone of money, the other the spiritual truth of sufficiency.

    Thank you to our Podcast Sponsors! Local Line:

    Local Line is my farm's preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2026. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline

    Farm Marketing School:

    Marketing doesn't have to feel overwhelming! Farm Marketing School is my step-by-step system for building a profitable farm marketing plan. Inside, you'll get access to bite-sized marketing projects like:

    📆 Creating a promotion calendar that drives consistent sales
    🛠️ Setting up & optimizing your Google Business Profile
    📧 Writing high-converting emails (nurture, promotions, onboarding)
    🗣️ Collecting & using customer testimonials effectively
    🔍 Auditing & improving your sales funnel
    💬 Monthly live coaching calls for answers to your burning questions

    Each project includes a workshop and step-by-step plan so you can take action and see results without the overwhelm. Join here:
    👉 www.mydigitalfarmer.com/fms (Cancel anytime!)

    💛 Support the Podcast:

    Love the My Digital Farmer Podcast? You can help keep the show going!

    Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.
    ⭐️ Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts—it helps other farmers find the show.
    Share this episode with a fellow farmer or small business owner.

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    52 mins
  • 344 How to Win Back Customers Who Have Gone Cold
    Jan 14 2026

    What do you do when your customer just… stops paying attention? This week's episode was inspired by a walk on our farm -- and a stubborn dog who found a vole in the field and completely tuned me out. Calling louder didn't work. Waiting didn't work. What finally worked was walking back out to her, getting in her line of sight, and offering her the right treat -- something she actually wanted.

    That moment sparked a powerful realization about customers who go quiet (and what actually brings them back).

    If you've ever looked at your email list or customer list and thought, "Where did everyone go?" -- this episode is for you.

    Customers going cold doesn't mean they're unhappy. It usually means they're distracted, out of rhythm, or don't have a clear reason to buy right now. In this episode, I introduce the concept of win-back campaigns (one of the simplest, highest-ROI marketing systems you can build for your farm).

    We'll talk about:

    • Why customers go quiet (and why it's not personal)

    • What a win-back campaign actually is (and what it's not)

    • Why win-backs are much easier than most farmers think

    • How a single win-back campaign can become a reusable asset you run year after year

    This episode is a pared-down training -- just enough to help you see what's possible and why it's worth doing, without overwhelming you with tech or tactics.

    If you want the step by step for how to actually build this asset fast, I have an entire project inside of Farm Marketing School on Setting Up Your Win-Back Campaign, including:

    • How to identify cold customers

    • How to build your win back offer

    • How to set up tags and automations in your email provider

    • How to write the emails (with templates + AI prompts)

    • How to turn win-backs into a repeatable, yearly system

    👉 If you want the how-to, not just the why, that's where it lives. Visit www.mydigitalfarmer.com/fms to gain access to this project (and 15 other marketing asset project playbooks!) Membership is paid monthly. Cancel whenever you want.

    Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors: Local Line:

    Local Line is my farm's preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2026. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline

    Farm Marketing School:

    Want a plug-and-play marketing system for your farm? Join Farm Marketing School—my monthly membership where I teach farmers how to build simple, repeatable marketing systems that actually drive sales. Inside, you'll get:
    ✅ Step-by-step marketing projects (emails, website design, lead magnets, promotions & more)
    ✅ Templates & swipe files to save you hours of work
    ✅ Live coaching calls every month for strategy & support

    Inside, you'll get access to bite-sized marketing projects like:

    📆 Creating a promotion calendar that drives consistent sales
    🛠️ Setting up & optimizing your Google Business Profile
    📧 Writing high-converting emails (nurture, promotions, onboarding)
    🗣️ Collecting & using customer testimonials effectively
    🔍 Auditing & improving your sales funnel
    💬 Monthly live coaching calls for answers to your burning questions

    No more winging it. No more guessing. Just a clear, repeatable system that makes marketing easier. Join here:
    👉 www.mydigitalfarmer.com/fms (Cancel anytime!)

    💛 Support the Podcast:

    Love the My Digital Farmer Podcast? You can help keep the show going!

    Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.
    ⭐️ Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts—it helps other farmers find the show.
    Share this episode with a fellow farmer or small business owner.

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    51 mins
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