Investors - OffTheLand

Benefit to Gardeners, Ranchers, and Producers

1. Increasing Earnings by 34% Just by Cutting Out the Middleman

Tired of the global supply chain taking a hefty share of your profits? With OffTheLand, you can finally keep what’s rightfully yours. On average, farmers see only 16 cents for every dollar spent on their products, with the rest being swallowed by middlemen in the supply chain. By connecting directly with local consumers, you can cut out these intermediaries and see a 34% increase in your income. It’s a win-win: consumers can save up to 50% on some fruits or vegetables, and you get paid more fairly for your hard work. Our platform bridges the gap between you and conscious consumers who value quality and are willing to pay for it.

2. Freedom From Farmers Markets’ Membership Fees and Category Monopolies

Traditional farmers markets often have rigid rules and high costs that limit your ability to connect with buyers. Many markets only allow one vendor per product category, leaving small-scale producers struggling to find a foothold. OffTheLand changes the game by giving you direct access to local consumers without the steep membership fees or restrictive market conditions. You can showcase your products to a broader audience, sell more, and build a loyal customer base without the barriers imposed by traditional markets.

3. Building Steady Incomes with Just 20 Guaranteed Loyal Customers

Stability in farming comes from having a reliable customer base, and OffTheLand helps you achieve that with ease. Research shows that farmers need just 20-30 steady customers to maintain a sustainable business. With our platform, you can quickly surpass this number by connecting with local buyers who are committed to purchasing directly from you for the long term. Say goodbye to the unpredictability of market fluctuations and hello to a consistent, reliable income stream.

4. Growing Profits In Spite of Price Undercutting and Supply Chain Control by Global Conglomerates

The global food supply chain relies heavily on cheap foreign labor, making it nearly impossible for local farmers to compete. This imbalance forces many small-scale farmers out of business, unable to match the rock-bottom prices of imported goods. OffTheLand provides a direct channel to your local community, bypassing the challenges of global competition. By selling directly to local buyers who value quality and regenerative methods, you can stay profitable without compromising on your values or the quality of your products. Keep your farm thriving while contributing to a more resilient local food system.

Benefit to Conscious Consumers

1. Reducing Select Food Costs by 50% While Supporting Local and Avoiding Global

Did you know that only 16 cents of every dollar spent on food actually reaches the farmer? The rest is swallowed up by the global food supply chain—transportation, warehousing, processing, marketing, insurance, and retail markups. By buying directly from local farmers through OffTheLand, you bypass these costly intermediaries, enabling a 50% savings on some food expenses while giving farmers a 34% boost in earnings. This direct farm-to-fork approach not only keeps your money in the local economy but also ensures you get fresh, high-quality food at a fraction of the cost.

2. Enjoying Nutrient-Dense Foods & Saying Goodbye to Dangerous Chemicals

Industrial farming prioritizes profit over quality, relying on monocropping and CAFOs that use harmful pesticides, herbicides, and growth hormones to maximize output. This leads to nutrient-poor, flavorless food that's often picked unripe and treated with chemicals to extend shelf life. In contrast, local small-scale farmers are able to use organic and regenerative methods, can focus on soil health and crop diversity, thus resulting in food that's richer in nutrients and free from harmful chemicals. With OffTheLand, you can trust that your food is fresh, flavorful, and grown with care.

3. Securing Your Own Food Supply: Local, Reliable, and Resilient

The global food supply chain is fragile, vulnerable to disruptions from fuel price hikes, cyberattacks, pandemics, port strikes, and more. When these chains break down, food shortages and price spikes follow. OffTheLand offers a decentralized solution by connecting you with local farmers and producers who aren't dependent on these fragile systems. By sourcing your food locally, you ensure a reliable and steady supply, no matter what happens in the wider world.

4. Knowing Your Local Farmer & Exactly How The Food Is Grown

With OffTheLand, you get complete transparency about how your food is produced. From the type of feed given to livestock to the specific chemicals (or lack thereof) used on crops, you'll know exactly what you're putting on your plate. This level of clarity allows you to make informed choices and build a relationship of trust with the people who grow your food. When you know your farmer, you know your food—and that peace of mind is priceless.

Other Benefits

1. Healing the Environment By Using Regenerative Practices

Small-scale regenerative and permaculture farms are nature’s best friends. Unlike massive industrial operations that leach toxins, create runoff, and pollute our planet, smaller farms work in harmony with the earth. They focus on soil health, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems, leading to less environmental degradation. When big industrial farms mono-crop, they strip the land of nutrients, rely heavily on chemical inputs like pesticides and herbicides, and contribute to environmental disasters such as algae blooms and soil erosion. By supporting smaller, local farms, you're not only getting cleaner food but also helping to restore balance to our environment.

2. Creating Local Jobs, Thus Reducing Local Crime, Thus Building Safer Local Communities

Empower local farmers and watch your community thrive. Global food supply chains may seem convenient, but they come at a steep cost—local farmers and ranchers are pushed out of business, leading to higher unemployment and a rise in crime. When local agriculture declines, communities become more dependent on government assistance and charities, creating a cycle of poverty and despair. OffTheLand turns the tide by creating jobs in the agricultural sector, offering fair wages, and giving people purpose. Green spaces, community gardens, and local farms have been proven to reduce crime and foster a sense of belonging. By keeping food production local, we not only feed our bodies but also nourish our communities.

3. Reducing Food Waste and Supporting Food Charities

Turn surplus into sustenance with OffTheLand. Food waste is a growing problem, with tons of edible food ending up in landfills every year. But it doesn’t have to be that way. OffTheLand encourages sharing and giving away surplus produce, ensuring that nothing goes to waste. Whether you have extra produce from your garden or want to contribute to local food pantries, our platform makes it easy to donate and distribute food where it’s needed most. Your food donations are more than just a meal—they’re a lifeline to those in need, strengthening your community and reducing waste.

4. Organizing for Pro-Gardening Local Policies

OffTheLand wants to empowers you to collaborate with like-minded individuals to petition local & state governments to: provide financial stimulus for converting traditional lawns into bountiful food-scapes, sponsoring community gardens, developing programs for food waste composting, expanding raw milk legislation, educating the public about saving rainwater and keeping livestock—even in areas with strict HOA rules, and other food-related causes important to you!