318 How Farmers Can Use July 14 to Create Buzz and Sales

My Digital Farmer Podcast

Have you every wished for a fun excuse to surprise your customers, build some goodwill, and boost mid-season sales?

Well, what if I told you that July 14th is National Give Something Away Day—and it might just be the perfect opportunity to try something new, spark some joy, and get people buzzing about your farm?

In this episode, I show you how to use this quirky, under-the-radar holiday to your advantage—with a list of 8 creative giveaway ideas you can steal, tweak, or flat-out copy. Whether you want to build customer loyalty, generate excitement on social, or increase traffic to your online store, this episode gives you a playful framework to experiment with a feel-good promo that builds momentum right when your energy (and your customers’) might be waning.

💡 And yes... I even show you how I used ChatGPT to brainstorm all the ideas—plus the exact prompt you can use too.

Your Challenge of the Week:

Choose one of the 8 giveaway ideas from the episode and commit to doing it on July 14th. Make it simple. Make it FUN. Watch how it energizes your brand and builds connection with your audience.

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