Good Manure is a low-cost, no-cost, and barter based marketing agency and creative studio that helps small farms, agritourism ventures, and cottage‑industry startups in the Shenandoah Valley grow authentic, sustainable brands via free or low‑cost creative services.
It’s a playful nod to the fact that the good sh!t makes for good growth, and that great marketing is the fertilizer every small biz needs.
Any small‑scale farm, agritourism operator, or rural cottage‑industry business based in or near the Shenandoah Valley.
Marketing and campaign strategy, branding development and implementation, design, copywriting, photography, social‑media guidance, website mockups, print collateral, and more.
Yes, most core services are provided at no cost. For extra scope we may barter or charge a nominal fee to cover expenses. By keeping overhead low and using modest barters or fees only for extras, we ensure that startup businesses, small farms, or agritourism ventures can access professional marketing.
Complete our online intake form with basic info about your business, goals, and current challenges.
We limit to 3–5 clients per quarter to ensure personalized attention and high‑quality work.
We respond to initial form inquiries within 2-3 days. More information may be required from you at that time.
We will evaluate fit based on mission alignment, potential impact, and capacity; then we notify selected applicants.
Priority is local, but we’ll consider exceptional projects beyond our region.
Absolutely!. We love building a brand from scratch.
Yes, we support nonprofit farms, community gardens, and agritourism initiatives.
Yes, once completed, you have full rights to all assets.
Yes, we offer end‑to‑end website services: from custom brand‑driven design and SEO‑friendly copywriting to the full site build and launch. You’ll simply cover your own web‑hosting and domain‑registration fees; we handle everything else.
You’ll work directly with Lauren, who oversees every step. When specialized skills are needed, they’ll tap into our vetted network of contractors to support your project.
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
Content calendars, caption writing, hashtag strategies, and coaching on best practices. We coach you to manage posts; hands‑on posting can be arranged as a paid add‑on.
Absolutely. We have created labels, packaging layouts, and point‑of‑sale materials for placements ranging from farmers' market to boutique retail to international big box.
Yes, professional shoots and basic video editing to showcase your farm or product.
We design invites, flyers, social posts, and email campaigns to maximize attendance.
We design booth signage, banners, and handouts that stand out.
We'd love to grab a coffee in Staunton or Lexington, or swing by your business to say "Hi." We can also connect via a quick Zoom.
We often trade services for farm produce, stays, or other in‑kind goods—case‑by‑case.
We plan around your busy seasons to minimize disruption.
Taking your specific goals in mind, we will develop key metrics to capture the impact of the project.
We support B&Bs, farm stays, and event spaces with branding and promos.
Gather any existing assets, examples of brands you admire, and clear goals.
Lauren brings 20+ years in marketing, design, photography, and successful small business entrepreneurship to the table.