🎉 Welcome to the Improved LocallyGrown!
Everything you love about LocallyGrown is still here - it's just faster, smoother, and works beautifully on your phone now.
🤝 NEW: Sit Beside a Shopper and Help Them Through
When a neighbor calls the market confused about their order, a manager can now pull up a chair and see the site exactly the way they see it. From the user list, click the Act as Customer button and the manager's browser becomes the shopper's browser — same cart, same options, same pickup choices. Fix a stuck checkout, add the loaf of bread they forgot, or walk someone through a new feature, all without ever asking for their password.
Trust is built into every session. Every action is written to a permanent audit log, sessions end automatically after a period of inactivity, and the things only a shopper should do — changing a password, adding a card, deactivating an account — stay firmly in their hands. Transparency isn't a footnote here; it's the foundation.
🗂️ NEW: A Faster Start for New Markets
Starting a new market shouldn't mean an afternoon of typing in category names. A setup wizard now greets brand-new markets on their first visit: borrow a category structure from an established LocallyGrown market in a few clicks, or build your own from scratch if you'd rather shape it yourself from the start.
Either path gets you to a tidy, shopper-friendly storefront in minutes, and you can keep refining categories as you learn what actually sells in your community.
⏰ NEW: Automated Ordering Schedule
Market administrators can now automate their ordering windows! Set up a weekly schedule once and let the system automatically open and close ordering for your market. No more manual switching every week.
Perfect for regular weekly patterns: If your market operates on a predictable schedule (like ordering Monday-Friday with weekend pickup), the automation handles it all. You can still manually override anytime you need.
🏡 Your LocallyGrown Home Hasn't Changed
Everything you know and love is exactly where you left it. Browse your favorite farmers, add items to your cart, check out with saved payment methods, and manage your account - it all works just like it always has.
Growers, your market tools are unchanged: Add products, update inventory, process orders, and connect with your community - the same trusted workflow you're comfortable with.
What's different? Everything happens faster, especially on your phone. It's like getting a tune-up for your favorite car - same reliable ride, just smoother.
✨ The Good Things You'll Notice Right Away
Everything Feels Snappier
Pages load in a flash - especially on your phone. Less waiting, more shopping and growing!
Your Phone is Now Your Best Shopping Buddy
Browse, shop, and manage on the go with a mobile experience that finally feels as good as shopping in person.
Search That Keeps Up With Your Thoughts
Results appear as you type - find that perfect tomato variety or favorite baker instantly.
Shopping That Flows Like Conversation
Add items with a simple click - your cart updates instantly, just like handing items to a friend.
Rock-Solid Reliable
Your work is protected and preserved - no more lost carts or disappeared orders. We've got your back.
Easier on the Eyes
Familiar layout, clearer text - like getting new glasses. Everything's in the same place, just sharper.
🔐 Everything You Care About Came With You
Your digital history is intact: Login with the same username and password. Your order history, favorite farmers, saved addresses, and payment methods are all waiting for you, exactly as you left them.
Growers, your hard work is preserved: Every product description, photo, price, and inventory setting made the journey. Your customer relationships and order history are all here.
Market managers, your setup is untouched: Payment processing, delivery routes, market customizations, and years of data are all exactly as you configured them.
💡 Quick Answers to Common Questions
🔐 Can't Remember Your Login?
Your username and password haven't changed at all. If you need a reminder, the "Forgot Password" link is right where it's always been and works exactly the same way.
🛒 Looking for Your Usual Spots?
Your account, cart, orders, and favorite farmers are all in their familiar places. The new search feature makes finding things even easier - just start typing and watch the magic happen!
📱 Mobile Looking Extra Good?
That's the new mobile-friendly design at work! Everything functions the same way - just easier to tap, read, and navigate. The menu button (☰) is your friend for getting around.
❓ Need a Friendly Voice?
Your market manager is still your best resource! They know both the platform and your local community, and they're excited to help you make the most of the improvements.
📚 Ready to Explore?
Want to discover features you might have missed or dive deeper into what's possible? Our friendly guides are here to help:
🌱 You Make LocallyGrown Special
Every time you shop local, support a farmer, or share a market with a neighbor, you're building something bigger than a transaction - you're growing community. You're the heart of what makes LocallyGrown meaningful.
These improvements are our way of supporting your good work. Faster, smoother, more reliable - because you deserve tools that honor the care you put into feeding your community.
Here's to fresh food, strong communities, and the amazing people who make both possible!