Steader
A marketplace for homesteaders
Free · Designed for iPad
STEADER: LOCAL FOOD & HOMESTEADING PLATFORM
Steader is a comprehensive platform for homesteaders and local food enthusiasts that combines a marketplace for local food with tools to connect with your community. The app enables users to buy and sell fresh produce, eggs, dairy, meat, and homemade goods locally while fostering knowledge sharing and connections between growers.
Steader is completely free to use, ad-free, and allows you to create a seller profile with unlimited food listings and full access to the marketplace. Advanced business management features for tracking production costs, livestock records, and more are coming soon through our optional Pro subscription.
Connect with your local food community today!
--FOR HOMESTEADERS & PRODUCERS---
Marketplace Tools:
- Create a customizable digital storefront
- List products with photos and detailed descriptions
- Manage inventory and availability in real-time
- Set up pickup points or delivery options
- Process secure payments through the platform
- Track sales and customer interactions
- List basic food items and homemade goods
Learning & Community:
- Connect with experienced homesteaders in your area
- Share knowledge and production methods
- Learn sustainable practices from local experts
- Build your reputation through community engagement
--FOR FOOD SHOPPERS---
Discover fresh local food:
- Find homesteaders and producers nearby
- Browse seasonal offerings in your community
- Connect directly with those who grow your food
- Learn about sustainable growing practices
- Support your local food economy
- Access fresh food with transparent origins
- Build relationships with local producers
--KEY FEATURES---
- Easy search and discovery
- Direct messaging between growers and buyers
- Secure payments with purchase protection
- Real-time inventory and availability updates
- Multiple pickup/delivery options
- Customizable seller profiles and storefronts
- Save and share favorite items and sellers
- Community guidelines for quality standards
--WHY CHOOSE STEADER?---
The future of food is local, personal, and built on trust. Steader makes it easy for homesteaders to offer their products and for communities to access fresh, local food.
Every purchase from a neighbor helps weave a stronger fabric of food security in your community.
--BENEFITS OF LOCAL FOOD---
Health & Nutrition:
- Higher nutrient density in freshly harvested foods
- Less time in transit means more vitamin retention
- Greater variety of seasonal produce
- Reduced exposure to chemical preservatives
- Access to heritage varieties bred for flavor, not just shelf life
Community & Environment:
- Enhanced community resilience and food security
- Reduced environmental impact from shorter supply chains
- Support for sustainable farming practices
- Meaningful food connections with neighbors
- Economic benefits stay local
Join us in revolutionizing local food systems—one connection, one transaction, and one community at a time.
Get started with Steader today!
Bug fixes
The developer, Steader LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Search History
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Steader LLC
- Size
- 87.4 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2025
