For Buyers
What is Genesis?
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Genesis is a community trust platform for local food. We help you discover who makes your food, read honest reviews from real people, and find local makers and craftspeople at farmers markets near you. Search by name on our site, or scan a QR code at a market booth to pull up a local maker's profile instantly.
Is it free to use?
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Yes. Free for buyers, free for makers. No fees, no subscriptions, no premium tiers. We keep the lights on through grants and community support, not by charging the people who use it.
Do I need to create an account?
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No. There are no accounts, no logins, no passwords. Browse maker profiles, read reviews, and leave your own. No signup required. We keep it simple on purpose.
Are the reviews real?
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Yes. Every review uses your real first name, not anonymous usernames. This is a community platform, which means your neighbors can see who's leaving reviews. That social accountability keeps things honest. We're a small project right now, and that smallness is actually a strength. In a community this size, fake reviews don't last long.
Is the QR code safe to scan?
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Yes. A Genesis QR code is just a link to that maker's profile on our site. It opens in your normal browser, doesn't download anything, doesn't ask for personal info. You can also just type the URL printed underneath the code if you'd rather not scan.
How do I leave a review?
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Find the maker on genesislocal.org. Search by name or scan their QR code at the market. Tap their profile, hit "Leave a Review," pick a star rating, and tell people what you bought and what you thought. Takes about 60 seconds. No account needed.