FarmConnect - Bridging Farmers, Suppliers, and Buyers

FarmConnect is a comprehensive platform designed to facilitate efficient transactions between farmers, suppliers, and retail/wholesale buyers. The system enables a seamless interface for users to monitor transactions, communicate effectively, and access essential tools and resources.

Features

• Transaction Monitoring: Keep track of past transactions for better financial management.
• Vendor/Buyer Communication: Easily contact suppliers or buyers as needed.
• E-Commerce Platform: A large marketplace for buying and selling agricultural goods.
• Additional Tools:
  • Latest agricultural news and updates.
  • Information on laws affecting the agriculture industry.
  • Transport facility options to streamline logistics.

Technologies Used

• React.js: Frontend development for an interactive user experience.
• Node.js: Backend development to handle API requests.
• MongoDB: Database for storing transaction records, user data, and other resources.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed.
• MongoDB server running locally or in the cloud.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/samarthbc/farmconnect.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd farmconnect

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Usage

1. Start the development server:

   npm start

2. Open the platform in your browser at http://localhost:3000.
3. Ensure the backend is running and connected to the MongoDB database.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add your message here"

4. Push the branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

5. Open a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact

For questions or support, please contact [email protected].