Built to support local communities, Stead aims to help independent producers reach customers beyond market hours. We give shoppers a simple way to buy fresh, local, handmade goods straight from the source.
Why Stead?
• Help build a community that values transparency and takes pride in supporting what's local.
• Stead is simple and human. Connect directly with people at the source of what you buy.
• Communication and purchasing happens between the buyer and seller. Stead just makes the connection.
How Stead Works
For shoppers:
• Discover nearby producers on the map
• Browse their listing to see what they offer
• Message them directly to coordinate availability and pickup
• Save your favorite vendors for easy access
For vendors:
• Provide a simple listing of what you offer
• Tell your friends and current customers
• Keep all your correspondence in one tailored platform
• Let new customers find you
What's new (v1.4.0)
Introducing knowledge base with cottage law info and sources for all 50 states