{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"346 What to Put Inside Your Farm\u2019s Media Kit with Erika Tebbens","description":"Last summer, I got invited to be on TV. Exciting, right? Then they asked a simple follow-up question: \u201cCan you send over your media kit?\u201d And I froze. I didn\u2019t have one. I wasn\u2019t 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\u2019s episode, I\u2019m 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\u2019re diving into something just as practical -- and often overlooked: \ud83d\udc49 The farm media kit. I\u2019ll 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\u2019t need\u2026 Until the moment they really do. In this episode, Erika breaks down: What a media kit actually is (in plain language) Why it\u2019s 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\u2019t even know you were eligible for If you\u2019ve 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\u2019t 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: \ud83d\udcc6 Creating a promotion calendar that drives consistent sales \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Setting up & optimizing your Google Business Profile \ud83d\udce7 Writing high-converting emails (nurture, promotions, onboarding) \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Collecting & using customer testimonials effectively \ud83d\udd0d Auditing & improving your sales funnel \ud83d\udcac 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: \ud83d\udc49 www.mydigitalfarmer.com\/fms (Cancel anytime!) \ud83d\udc9b 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. \u2b50\ufe0f  Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts\u2014it helps other farmers find the show. Share this episode with a fellow farmer or small business owner. ","author_name":"My Digital Farmer | Marketing Strategies for Farmers","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mydigitalfarmer.com","html":"