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OffTheLand

About

"Abundance is here."

OffTheLand is a local marketplace where absolutely anyone can sell, trade, share, or buy their fruits, vegetables, seeds, eggs, livestock, bee products, services, hand crafts, and artisan goods.

OffTheLand is community-driven and sponsored and is a great place for hobby gardeners, homesteaders, small-scale ranchers, & permaculture folks to connect directly with local, discerning consumers.

Problems with global food supplies:

  1. Our global food supply chains are vulnerable to cyberattacks, pandemics, solar flares, and other black-swan events. If any one of these events were to occur, the food in our grocery stores would only last 3 days.
  2. On average, each item on the plate travels 1500 miles, and thus 84% of food cost goes to shipping, warehousing, distribution, brokering, insuring, and retail. Inflation and economic pressures significantly increase the food prices at each step of the global food supply chains.

Solutions that OffTheLand brings:

  1. Turn your passion and hobby of gardening and ranching into a revenue stream by selling your abundance directly to conscious consumers in your local community (in your zip-code).
  2. Bartering, buying, & selling items locally builds a network of reliable & like-minded individuals. It's a win-win!

Some items on our platform

a group of small plants in black pots

Herbs

Rosemary

Starter plants available in 4 inch pot 🌱 USDA Growing Zones • Hardy in Zones 7–10 as a perennial shrub. • In Zone 6 and colder, it usually won’t survive the winter outdoors but can be grown in containers and overwintered indoors. • In Zones 8–10, rosemary can grow into a large shrub (3–5 ft tall). • In Zone 7, it may survive mild winters if mulched and sheltered. 🌿 Growing Tips • Prefers full sun (6–8 hours daily). • Needs well-drained, sandy or loamy soil (too much moisture = root rot). • Drought-tolerant once established. • Benefits from being pruned regularly to prevent woody stems and encourage bushiness. Health benefits : 1. Brain & Nervous System Support • Enhances memory and cognitive function. • Helps reduce brain fog and mental fatigue. • Protects against neurotoxins and heavy metals that can impair brain function. 2. Detoxification & Liver Support • Assists in flushing out harmful toxins, including heavy metals. • Supports liver and gallbladder health by aiding bile production. 3. Antiviral & Antibacterial Properties • Naturally helps fight off viruses, bacteria, and mold exposure. • Can be used to support the immune system during colds or infections. 4. Circulatory & Heart Health • Improves circulation and oxygenation in the body. • Helps reduce inflammation in blood vessels. 5. Digestive & Gut Healing • Stimulates digestion and helps with bloating and sluggish digestion. • Supports gut microbiome health. 6. Emotional & Spiritual Benefits • Helps clear negative energy and uplift the spirit. • Enhances intuition and mental clarity.

$12.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL
two rabbits on a window sill

rex rabbits

Rex rabbits

Rex baby rabbits 8 weeks old

$20.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL
a plate of fruit and seeds

loquat seeds

Loquats (Eriobotrya japonica)

10 seeds Grow best in USDA Zones 8–10. 🌱 Details by zone: • Zone 8 → They can grow, but young trees may need protection from frost. Fruit production might be limited in colder years. • Zones 9–10 → Ideal climate: mild winters and warm springs. Trees thrive and fruit reliably. • Zone 7 and below → Too cold outdoors, but loquats can be grown in large pots and moved indoors during winter. They like: • Full sun 🌞 • Well-draining soil • Protection from strong winds (flowers and fruit can drop easily. 🌱 Health Benefits of Loquats • Rich in antioxidants → Vitamin A, carotenoids, and phenolics that help fight free radicals. • Supports digestion → Good source of dietary fiber for gut health. • Immune booster → High vitamin C content. • May support heart health → Potassium helps regulate blood pressure. • Blood sugar support → Some studies suggest loquat leaf extract can help regulate glucose. 🍴 Ways to Use Loquats • Fresh: Peel, remove seeds, and eat raw. • Jam/jelly: Their natural pectin makes them perfect for preserves. • Loquat pie or tart: Similar to peach or apricot desserts. • Smoothies: Blend with banana or pineapple for a tropical flavor. • Fermented: Can be used in wines, liqueurs, or syrups.

$8.00 / Bunch

The Villages, FL
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spinach

Surinam spinach also called Brazil spinach, Samba lettuce, Sissoo spinach, or Alternanthera sissoo)

• Botanical name: Alternanthera sissoo • Origin: South America (widely grown in Brazil, Suriname, and throughout Southeast Asia) • Growth habit: Low, creeping perennial that forms a dense ground cover • Leaves: Small, thick, slightly crinkled, bright green leaves • Taste: Mild, slightly tangy, somewhat mucilaginous (similar to Malabar spinach. • Uses: • Can be eaten raw in salads (younger leaves are best) • Cooked in stir-fries, soups, and curries • Used as a substitute for spinach in tropical climates where regular spinach won’t grow • Growing conditions: • Thrives in heat and humidity • Tolerates poor soils but prefers well-drained, moist conditions • Spreads easily, often used as edible ground cover.

$12.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL
a group of plants in a greenhouse

elderberry

FL Native Elderberry

Florida native Elderberry can grow 15'+ 1 Gallon

$12.00 / Each/Unit

Fernandina Beach, FL
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Edible Flowers

FL Native Red Canna

Native Aquatic and wetland, beautiful red flowers, Canna flaccida 1 Gallon

$10.00 / Each/Unit

Fernandina Beach, FL
a plant in a pot

Moringa

Moringa-Moringa oleifera

Moringa is a nutrient-rich plant that offers numerous health benefits. Its leaves contain high levels of essential vitamins and minerals, including potassium, vitamin C, calcium, protein, iron, and amino acids. These nutrients work together to support muscle growth and repair, while also providing antioxidant properties that can help protect cells from damage and potentially lower blood pressure and reduce body fat. 4" Pot

$5.00 / Each/Unit

Fernandina Beach, FL
a bowl of eggs on a counter

Eggs

Farm fresh eggs

All of these eggs come from free range chickens

$7.00 / Dozen

Danville, KY

There are many great homesteading, gardening, & living-off-the-land type of communities for sharing pictures, experiences, knowledge, and advice. But at best, these only offer a state-level forum or chat, so there’s no way to know who is in YOUR zipcode and what they are selling, giving away, or wanting to buy. OffTheLand acts as an enhancement/extension to these existing communities, to allow people to interact with like-minded folks in their local zipcode.

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