E-Label

Self-Hosted

Open-source CSA label management for local food producers and members

Overview

E-Label helps Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms create, track, and share digital produce labels with members. It supports QR code generation for easy access to harvest dates, origin stories, certifications, and batch details. Deployable via Docker or a lightweight LAMP stack, it works offline for rural farms with limited connectivity. Features include customizable label templates, compliance with local food labeling laws, member portals to view product histories, and integration with CSA subscription tools. Ideal for small to mid-sized CSA operations looking to enhance transparency and member engagement.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  e_label:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: e-label
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

QR code-enabled digital labels for produce traceability
Offline mode for rural farms with limited internet access
Customizable templates for farm-specific origin stories and certifications
Member portal to view harvest details and product histories

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is E-Label hard to install?

E-Label offers simple deployment: use Docker Compose for a one-click setup, or follow step-by-step docs for LAMP stack installation. Rural farms can use the offline mode without constant internet connectivity.

? Is it a good alternative to FarmLogs Label Manager?

Yes—E-Label is free and open-source, unlike FarmLogs' paid tiers. It prioritizes CSA-specific features like member access to origin stories, which FarmLogs lacks. However, FarmLogs has more broad agronomic integrations.

? Is it completely free?

E-Label is 100% free and open-source under the MIT License. There are no hidden costs, and you can modify the code to fit your farm’s unique needs without restrictions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no third-party data sharing of farm or member info)
⊕ Free and open-source with no subscription fees
⊕ Tailored to CSA-specific needs (origin tracking, member engagement)
⊕ Lightweight deployment options (Docker, LAMP stack)

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup knowledge for self-hosting
⊖ Limited integrations with large-scale agri-tech platforms
⊖ Smaller user community compared to proprietary alternatives