1. Access the Scheduling Page 0:00
Navigate to the Farmshare scheduling page for your specific producer.
Review the notes in the About section provided by your processor.
2. Select Animal Type 0:15
Choose the correct animal type from the available options.
Ensure you select the right animal as processors may handle different types.
3. Specify Quantity of Animals 0:24
Enter the number of animals you wish to drop off (e.g., 5 beef).
4. Check Availability 0:31
Review the availability for the selected day and processor.
Only select days with non-zero availability.
5. Choose Drop-off Slot 0:43
Identify the available drop-off slots (AM or PM).
Ensure the number of animals fits within the selected slot's capacity.
6. Select Inspection Level 1:16
Choose the appropriate inspection level (USDA or state) based on your processor's capabilities.
7. Enter Producer Information 1:39
Input your name as the producer (e.g., Joey Clay).
Optionally, add this producer as a contact for all animals being dropped off.
8. Provide Animal Details 2:02
Specify the sex of the animals (e.g., bulls).
Add ear tags for each animal to assist the processor in tracking.
9. Assign Split Type and Buyer 2:23
Indicate the split type for each animal.
Assign the buyer's name for the meat (e.g., Dolly Parton, Henry Arrowood).
10. Submit Booking Request 2:39
Send in the booking request to your processor.
Await approval notification from the processor.
Cautionary Notes
Double-check the animal type and quantity before submitting the request to avoid errors.
Ensure that the selected drop-off slot can accommodate the number of animals you are bringing.
Tips for Efficiency
Familiarize yourself with the scheduling page layout to speed up the process.
Keep a list of animal details (ear tags, sex, etc.) handy to fill out the form quickly.
Have your buyers' contact information ready so that the session doesn't time out
If the session does time out, the job will be marked as checkout expired, and you need to rebook to try again, or reach out to your processor to see if they can manually change the job status to accept it, and you can pay the deposit over the phone, or if they trust you, they can accept payment at pickup.
Check availability regularly to secure your preferred drop-off times.