Harvest Hub - Bringing Farmers & Communities Together

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WLH Challenge: After the Hack Submission

After working in tech for many years and trying out different roles, I finally decided to enter my first online hackathon with Bolt.new.

While traveling, I noticed something interesting — almost every country has a farming community. Some are huge, others are just a few people working the land, but all of them play a big role in how local life works. One thing that stood out to me was how disconnected some of these communities can be. Many farmers don’t have access to nearby markets, or they simply don’t know where to go. On the flip side, customers don’t always know where to find fresh, local produce — and sometimes, drivers are looking for delivery work but can’t easily connect with these communities.

So after a bit of thinking, I came up with an idea for the Bolt.new hackathon: Harvest Hub.

🌾 What is Harvest Hub?
Harvest Hub is a simple platform that helps connect:

Farmers who want to sell their produce
Customers who want to buy locally
Drivers who can help with transport
Market owners looking for new suppliers

It’s designed to be easy to use, especially in areas with limited tech access or slower internet. People can quickly share what they’re offering or looking for, and start making connections nearby.

🚜 Why it matters
Farming communities often deal with tough conditions — from bad weather and rising costs to limited access to tools and markets. If we can help connect them with the right people at the right time, even in a small way, that could make a big difference.

🛠 What’s next?
Right now, this is just a first version. But I’d love to expand it — maybe add emergency alerts (for things like floods or fires), real-time maps, language support for drivers, or even build mobile access for areas with limited desktop use.

🧠 Things I’ve Learned