A grassroots movement

Food and goods the way it used to be. Trusted the way it should be.

For over a century, the world's supply chain has been consolidated into the hands of a few, trading trust for profit, and community for convenience. We've forgotten the faces that feed us, the soil that sustains us, and the seasons that shape us.

Genesis exists to change that.

Search by farm name, maker, product (e.g., 'honey' or 'sourdough'), or market (e.g., 'Cooperstown').
Are you a farmer or market vendor? Get listed free →
🌱 No corporations. Ever.
✅ Real reviews from real buyers
📍 Hyper-local by design
How it works

Search. Discover. Trust.

One rule defines Genesis: the person selling it is the person who made it. No exceptions. No corporations. No middlemen. That's not a filter — that's the identity.

Find local makers by name, product, or market — right from your phone. No account required. Just search, read real reviews from real neighbors, and know who to trust.

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Ambassador recruits a farmer

A local volunteer finds a vendor and helps them create a free Genesis profile in minutes.

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Buyer finds a maker

Search by name, product, or market on genesis-local.com. At a booth? Some makers also have a QR code you can scan — but search always works.

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Read their story

See who they are, how they grow or make their products, and what your neighbors think. Real reviews from real people — not anonymous internet strangers.

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Leave a review

Loved what you bought? Leave a 60-second review. Your words help your neighbors find what's good — and help small makers build the reputation they deserve.

🌱 No account needed. Just search, discover, and trust your neighbors.
Become a Genesis Ambassador

Believe in local food? Help us build the network.

What ambassadors do

  • 🌱Find local farmers and vendors who aren't online yet
  • ⚡Help them get set up on Genesis. It takes 5 minutes
  • 🏆Get recognized for every farmer you bring in
  • 📬Stay connected through the Genesis weekly newsletter

What you get

  • ✨A role in something that actually matters
  • 🎯Early access to everything we build
  • ⭐Earn Kudo Points for every farmer you recruit
  • 🏆Climb the ambassador leaderboard. Top recruiters get featured
  • ❤️The satisfaction of knowing you helped a farmer get found

What you don't need

  • 💚Tech skills
  • 💚A big following
  • 💚Anything other than a belief that food should be personal again

Sign up as an Ambassador

No spam. No selling your info. Just a weekly email from people who care about the same things you do.

For farmers & makers

Get found. Get reviewed. Get known.

Genesis is free to join. It takes less than 5 minutes to set up your profile. You don't need a website, a following, or a marketing budget.

What you get with a free Genesis profile

  • 📖Your own page with your story, practices, and schedule
  • 📱A unique QR code to display at your booth or stand
  • ⭐Reviews from buyers who want to support you
  • 🔔Notifications when someone leaves feedback
  • 📣A direct line to customers before market day (Phase 2)

Who Genesis is for

✅ Farmers market vendors ✅ Farm stand operators ✅ CSA farmers ✅ Regenerative / organic / homestead producers ✅ Local food makers: jam, soap, honey, ferments, fiber ❌ Not for distributors or resellers ❌ Not for corporations. Period.

Get your free profile

Takes about a minute. Your profile goes live right away.

Get my free profile →

Free forever. No catch.

Stay in the loop

The Genesis Weekly

What's in season near you. New makers joining the network. Stories from the people growing your food. Local food news you won't find anywhere else.
No spam. Just signal from the field.