For Farmers, Growers, and Producers: Selling to the Hub
The Oberlin Food Hub helps small and medium-sized farmers and food entrepreneurs access larger markets by aggregating local food at our warehouse in Cleveland, Ohio. We purchase directly from you (the farmer or producer), and offer wholesale buyers a wide array of local food through one access point.
Why sell to the Oberlin Food Hub? We create a marketplace where wholesale customers get access to your products (and you get access to their business). As a small producer or farmer, it might not be practical or even feasible for you to service dozens of wholesale accounts all over Ohio — that’s where we come in!
Selling to the Hub allows you to sell more product without spending more time on the phone with customers or out on delivery — meaning you can grow your business AND spend more of your time creating great food!
What requirements do I need to meet to sell to the Hub?
Is my business too small? Too large? No business is too large or too small! We work with small, owner-operator farms and kitchens as well as larger, established local growers and value-added producers.
Do I have to be certified organic, or have other certifications? Growers and producers must maintain appropriate certifications based upon their industry and product claims. We will discuss your production process and certifications if we purse a distribution relationship.
What food safety measures are required? We prefer to buy produce from GAP audited farms. We will work with any farm that can demonstrate commitment to food safety throughout their production processes.
How local is local? The Hub works with producers in the following counties in Northeast Ohio: Ashland, Athens, Cuyahoga, Erie, Franklin, Huron, Lorain, Lucas, Medina, Sandusky, and Wayne. While the Hub prioritizes products sourced from these counties, food produced outside of these geographic regions will be considered for distribution on a case-by-case basis.
