Farmers Business Network Now Offering 3-Day Deliver y on Small Business Orders

Farmers Business Network, the global agtech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, is offering three-day delivery or less on the majority of member orders

This development is made possible by FBN’s logistics network, which features 30 logistics centers across North America

More than 84 percent of growing acreage in the United States is within a 250-mile radius of a FBN logistics center In Canada, 97 percent of growing acreage is within that same 250-mile radius of a FBN logistics center

“Every day, we ’ re working to ensure our farmer members get what they need, when they need it,” said Jack Cox, VP of Global Fulfillment and Logistics “Our expanding network now powers deliveries of three days or less on the majority of orders That speed, transparency and reliability is especially critical now, as growers need inputs rapidly during the in-season period ”

FBN is addressing farmers’ in-season needs for predictable, rapid delivery by delivering products to the farmer’s doorstep within three days or fewer, even during the busiest times This means farmers can take advantage of competitive pricing and have the peace of mind that comes from knowing when their orders will arrive – giving them a tool to plan accordingly and optimize their operations

“We’ve recently deployed breakthroughs in our delivery optimization intelligence,” Cox said “Our systems now are aware of all our inventor y positions, in real time, running millions of data points of scenario analysis each and ever y time a deliver y time is shown to a farmer

“What this means is that our system automatically finds farmers the fastest alternative possible from throughout our entire network, not just their closest location ”

In 2022 alone, FBN successfully completed more than 28,000 deliveries The company also provides growers with the flexibility to pick up their order at designated sites, providing further options based on member needs By offering optimized and transparent deliver y options, FBN aims to revolutionize the way farmers access their essential supplies, making it more convenient and efficient than ever before

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The announcement also brings farmers the new option of accessing financing at checkout, providing additional flexibility in managing their cash flows Once an order is completed online, FBN’s online tracking system enables farmers to monitor the progress of these orders in real time, allowing them to plan with certainty as they know precisely when their products will arrive at their farm GN