Bridging the gap between Farmers, Consumers, and Workers.

FarmConnect is a web application designed to tackle the issue of rising food prices in Nigeria by eliminating middlemen from the supply chain. By connecting farmers directly to consumers, we ensure fresh produce at lower costs. Additionally, the platform combats unemployment by providing a dedicated space for agricultural job opportunities.

• The Problem: High food inflation driven by intermediaries and a lack of accessible platforms for farm-related employment.
• The Solution: A unified platform where:
  • Farmers can sell directly to households and hire labor.
  • Consumers can buy fresh produce at fair prices.
  • Workers can find gainful employment in the agricultural sector.

• Product Management: Post, edit, and delete farm products with ease.
• Job Creation: Post job openings for specific needs (e.g., Farming Machinery, Farming Tools operations).
• Recruitment: View applicant profiles and cover letters. Accept or reject job applications.

• Direct Purchasing: Browse products by category (Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Grains, Legumes, Eggs, Dairy, etc.).
• Shopping Cart: Select specific quantities and add items to a cart for checkout.

• Job Search: Browse available farm jobs.
• Easy Application: Apply directly with a cover letter.
• Application Tracking: Monitor the status of applications (Pending, Accepted, Rejected) and withdraw applications if necessary.

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap (Responsive Design), JavaScript.
• Backend: PHP (Native).
• Database: MySQL (Managed via phpMyAdmin).

To run this project locally, you will need a local server environment like XAMPP, WAMP, or MAMP.

1. Clone the Repository Navigate to your local server's root directory (e.g., htdocs for XAMPP or www for WAMP).

   cd htdocs
   git clone https://github.com/Otormin/FarmConnect.git

2. Database Setup

   • Open phpMyAdmin in your browser (usually http://localhost/phpmyadmin).
   • Create a new database named farmconnect (or check the SQL file for the specific name).
   • Import the SQL file found in the root of the project folder (often named farmconnect.sql or database.sql).

3. Configure Database Connection

   • Locate the database connection file (e.g., connect.php, config.php, or db.php).
   • Ensure the credentials match your local setup:

     $servername = "localhost";
     $username = "root";
     $password = ""; // Default XAMPP password is empty
     $dbname = "farmconnect";

4. Run the Application

   • Open your browser and visit: http://localhost/FarmConnect