GrownBy 3.6.1 is Live

The late spring update includes secure payment options & better search functions

GrownBy Team
Farm Generations Cooperative
3 min readJun 7, 2024

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In GrownBy 3.6.1, we sweetened up the shopping and selling experience with a better search function and more secure payment processing

Continue reading to discover new features jam-packed with goodness.

If you have questions, please contact us at support@grownby.app, or schedule a one-on-one call with one of our farmer team members.

In-shop search function makes it easier for customers to find products.

Customers can navigate farm shops and inventory with ease with an in-shop product search function. A live search bar tool offers a more convenient way to shop seasonally so that shoppers can quickly find what they’re looking for.

Consumers can already easily find farms that deliver or distribute nearby when exploring GrownBy’s map, or filter their search by farm certification, product type, or custom tags added by the farmer. We just made it easier!

ACH payments reduce fees and make shopping more secure.

Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are here and enabled for all farms.* Farmers and customers can link their bank account directly to their grownby.app account to smoothly process payments, with fewer processing fees.

With ACH payments, money is transferred directly between accounts, which makes this type of electronic fund transfer just as secure and convenient as credit or debit card payments.

The processing charge for ACH transfers (0.8% per transaction, plus a one-time fee of $1.50 for new customers) is less expensive than Stripe’s credit card fees of 2.9% + $0.30 per every online transaction. The maximum fee for ACH direct deposits will not exceed $5, and all processing fees can still be covered by the customer.

Learn how to use ACH payments on your GrownBy account.

*Please note that users can not presently add credit cards or bank accounts on native Android app; users may access these payment options on desktop and mobile web. We are working on updating this feature.

Build your GrownBy shop for free. You only pay a small transaction fee for every online purchase. Learn more.

Download or update GrownBy 3.6.1 for free today.

GrownBy is free to set up and use for buyers and farmers alike. There are no upfront costs, contracts, or subscriptions. Farmers only pay a small transaction fee when shoppers place an order through the GrownBy platform. These fees are often paid for by the customer. Review our privacy policy.

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Your Feedback Matters

Your feedback plays a significant role in improving GrownBy for a better selling and shopping experience. Once you’ve had a chance to explore GrownBy 3.6.1, we’d love to hear your thoughts.

Visit our Help Desk to troubleshoot general issues or email us at support@grownby.app. One of our farmer team members will get back as soon as possible.

You can also schedule a one-on-one support call to answer any questions you may have while using GrownBy 3.6.1.

GrownBy is the fair & farmer-owned marketplace that helps more people eat more local.

Build your farm shop on the GrownBy Marketplace for free and start selling your products in less than an hour! Grow with us at @farmgenerationscoop and @grownbyapp.

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GrownBy Team
Farm Generations Cooperative

The fair & farmer owned marketplace for local food. We share agriculture news & insights, sales & marketing tips, farmer success stories, and more.