Getting Started
Welcome to LocallyGrown! Whether you're a market manager, grower, or customer, these guides will help you get up and running quickly and successfully.
New to LocallyGrown?
Start here to understand the basics and get your account set up properly for your role in the local food community.
🏪 Market Setup
Complete guide for market managers to set up their farmers' market, configure settings, and invite vendors.
Setup Your Market →📋 Platform Overview
Understand how LocallyGrown works, key features, and how different user roles interact within the platform.
Learn the Basics →Quick Start by Role
🎨 User Experience Overview
LocallyGrown features a comprehensive design system built for local food communities, emphasizing accessibility, mobile-first interactions, and organic aesthetics.
📱 Mobile-First Design
Every interface is optimized for mobile devices first, ensuring seamless experiences whether you're at the farm, market, or home.
View Mobile Examples →♿ Accessibility Built-In
WCAG AAA compliant design ensures everyone can participate in local food systems, regardless of abilities or assistive technologies.
Accessibility Guide →🌱 Organic & Warm
Our design reflects agricultural values with natural colors, rounded corners, and friendly typography that feels welcoming and trustworthy.
Design Tokens →🚀 Explore the Complete Design System
Visit our Design Showcase to interact with 46+ production components, view live examples, and understand the design principles that make LocallyGrown intuitive for farmers, market managers, and customers.
Essential First Steps
🔐 Create Your Account
Sign up with your role (market manager, grower, or customer) and complete your profile with accurate information.
⚙️ Configure Settings
Set up your preferences, notification settings, and any role-specific configurations for your account.
🤝 Connect with Community
Join markets, follow growers, or invite vendors - start building your local food network connections.
🚀 Start Participating
Begin using the platform: place orders, list products, or manage your market operations actively.
Need Help Getting Started?
📞 Personal Onboarding
Schedule a one-on-one call with our team to walk through setup and answer your specific questions.
Schedule Call →🎓 Training Resources
Access video tutorials, webinars, and comprehensive training materials for all user types.
View Training →❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about getting started with LocallyGrown.
Browse FAQ →🤝 Community Support
Connect with other users, share experiences, and get help from the LocallyGrown community.
Join Community →Tips for Success
📝 Complete Your Profile
A complete profile builds trust and helps others understand who you are and what you offer.
📸 Add Great Photos
High-quality photos of your market, products, or farm help attract customers and build credibility.
💬 Communicate Clearly
Clear descriptions, policies, and communication help set expectations and prevent misunderstandings.
🔄 Stay Active
Regular participation - updating products, responding to messages, and engaging with the community - drives success.