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All of the system options are available from the navigation bars that appear at
the top of each page. The "Search Postings" link takes you back to the front page,
so that you can search for Postings by category and subcategory. The "Postings"
link allows you to post new Postings to the system.
The "My Profile" link allows you to register for an account or to update your registration
information at any time.
Beneath or within the navigation bar is a search box that allows you to search for
Postings by entering your zip code and keywords within any or all sections. Sections
are broken down by the type of produce (veggies, fruits, herbs, etc.) to make searching
easier.
You can find all the produce Postings in your area by entering your zip code in
the search bar and hitting the Search! button. Narrow your search by entering keywords
(i.e. tomatoes, apples, etc.) and/or choosing a produce type from the sections drop
down menu (i.e. search only for herbs in the herbs section). If you belong to an
organization and are looking for Postings from other members of your group, you
can enter your organization's name in the keyword search as well.
You can also enter the number of miles around your zip code you'd like to search.
Leaving this blank will search only for Postings in your zip.
To post a listing, please click on the Postings link from the navigation bar.
You will be asked to choose the category in which you want to post your listing
(Veggies, Fruits, Herbs, etc.). Click the most appropriate category for the produce
you have available. Choose the Wanted option if you are looking for local produce.
You will then see the listing posting form. Complete all the required information
and descriptions for your listing and click on the preview button, where you can
review your listing. If you are satisfied with the appearance of your listing, click
the Submit button and you’re done!
Viewing and Updating Your Account Information
To view your account information, click the My Profile link in the navigation bar
and your account information will be displayed. You can manage your account in this screen.
You can update your user profile at any time by clicking on the My Profile link
in the navigation bar. You will then see a form that contains the various registration fields. Your current information will be automatically filled
in. You cannot change your username at this point, but you can change your password
and other registration information. Make your desired changes, and then click on
the Update My Account Profile button. Once the system has successfully updated your
profile, you will see a "success" page informing you of this.
You can view and reply to any current inbox messages you may have received from
other members by clicking on the My Account link in the navigation bar and then
clicking on the My Inbox link found in the “Member Home” area.
You can logoff by clicking on the "Sign Out" link on the Right Top cornor of the page.
You can reply to a particular listing by clicking on the “Reply” link
contained within that listing. You will then see a short form that asks you for
your e-mail address and the message that you want to send to the person who posted
this listing. Once you have entered your e-mail address and your message, click
on the Send Reply button. Your message will be sent to this person, but your e-mail
address will not be revealed to them. They will receive an e-mail message from the
system informing them of your message, and providing the URL where they can retrieve
it. When they do so, they will also be given the option of replying to your message.
Neither party's e-mail address will be revealed during this process, until or unless
someone wants to reveal it by entering it in the message box.