Food Trader

What is Food Trader?

Foodtrader is a virtual farmer's market that will connect both buyers and sellers with local food as soon as it is harvested. In concert with sister site Agtrader.org, Foodtrader.org will give consumers access to the rich diversity of agricultural resources within the state of Maryland. Foodtrader is found at: www.Foodtrader.org

Foodtrader.org represents a new and unique service for the state of Maryland. The Environmental Finance Center is the first organization to provide an online venue for letting the general public know when food is harvested, how much food is available, and where that food can be purchased outside of local farmers' markets. With Foodtrader.org, farmers can create an instantaneous listing that will identify the description, quantity, price and location of their items. Consumers can search listings within specific categories and communicate directly with the farmer to buy the food at the farm, at a farmers' market or at another prearranged location.

Since the website will act as a marketplace, all transactions are the responsibility of the buyer and the seller. The website is dynamic and allows traders to quickly register and then post anytime without filling out any forms. Pricing and delivery are left up to the buyer and seller to work out on their own. This is a secure website that will be monitored and maintained by the EFC staff. All information is kept private. Post your trade today.

For any questions regarding Foodtrader.org, please contact Joanne Throwe at (301)405-5036.

For more information, contact Dr. Gerald Brust

Last updated: 03/10/2009