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However, for many farmers (and small business owners in general), digital marketing does not come naturally. It may be confusing, feel pushy, or just be hard to make it a priority. With all the trends and buzzwords, it can be a challenge to filter out the noise and focus on the ways that digital marketing can work for you. In fact, the good news for small farms, local food producers and market vendors is that some of the most common digital marketing tools, like email newsletters and social media, are ideally suited to your business in many ways.  \nCreating digital content for your farm doesn’t have to be daunting. In this short guide, we will help you draft a simple marketing strategy in under an hour, then walk you through first steps and best practices for email and social media marketing. We’ve even provided templates and content ideas to get you started! With a bit of planning and strategic focus, you can grow your online presence and begin to see real benefits as a result.  \n1  \n5 REASONS DIGITAL MARKETING WORKS FOR FARMS  \n1. IT LETS YOU TELL YOUR STORY More and more people are looking for a connection to the earth, the food they eat, and the real people behind their food. This makes digital marketing perfect for small farms, whose setting and daily work offer authentic stories that draw readers in. Unlike many other types of business, farming also presents natural opportunities for compelling visuals: the food, flowers, animals and rural scenes that people love!  \n2. IT CONNECTS YOU DIRECTLY  \nWITH CUSTOMERS  \nMarketing small farms is all about building the real relationships that make loyal customers. Digital marketing, especially email newsletters and social media, can extend the important connections that farmers and market vendors make in person.  \n4. IT IS FREE OR INEXPENSIVE TO GET STARTED  \nThere is no cost to set up social media accounts or email newsletter lists, or to use many other tools such as the userfriendly graphic design platform, Canva. Website development and hosting can range in price, but is a worthwhile cost for almost all businesses.  \n3. 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