Farmhub
1. Beginning
Hi! My name is Moises and I am a Math student at Auburn University. If you are wondering how all this started, it came from a research on how people connect with their local farmers. I conducted a survey to find out how often people buy products from their local farmers—if they buy at all. The results were amazing! People want fresh, local food, but it’s so hard to find. Farmers markets don’t fit everyone’s schedule, and farms are often too far away, making it inconvenient for most people to visit a farm store.
That’s when it hit me: why not make fresh, local food available to everyone? So, I built a website where people can buy directly from local farmers, and I started doing the deliveries myself. And that’s how FarmHub was born.
2. Now
Once I had the website, it was time to look for farmers willing to sell. It was kind of hard since I don't have a farming or agricultural background. But thank God I got a farmer willing to sell eggs with me. Eggs were relatively easy to transport, so that was the best product I could imagine to start with. My first customers, of course, were my father and mother lol. But, eventually, people started buying with FarmHub, and more farmers became interested in selling with us.
Right now, we have over 14 vendors with products like veggies, meat, honey, nuts, and more! In Fall 2024, FarmHub participated in Auburn Ideas Jam and the Halloween Pitch competition, winning first place. This was a great opportunity to talk about Farmhub and also get some funding to improve our operations; so we are thankful to Auburn Unievrsity for this opporrtunnity. It has been an exciting journey, and now, with a wonderful team, we are getting ready to grow.
3. Future
The future of FarmHub is bright and full of possibilities. We aim to expand our network of local farmers, offering even more fresh, high-quality products to our community. With a growing team and innovative technology, we’re working to make local food accessible to everyone, while supporting sustainable agriculture. Our vision is to revolutionize food distribution, connecting people to their farmers and creating a healthier, more connected country. FarmHub is just getting started, and the journey ahead is as exciting as the food we deliver.