What is Back Forty Marketplace?

Back Forty Marketplace is a web-based local homestead exchange where members can buy, sell, trade, rent, and borrow equipment, supplies, livestock, food, and services, with distance-aware discovery using a ZIP code and radius and in-app messaging between members. New areas are added in waves as local activity grows; the northeast Colorado Springs region (including Black Forest and nearby communities) is an early focus market.

Who is Back Forty Marketplace for?

It is for homesteaders, hobby farmers, gardeners, and rural neighbors who want to buy, sell, trade, rent, or borrow equipment, supplies, animals, food, and services with people nearby.

What exchange types does Back Forty support?

Members can list items for sale, trade, rent, borrow, or as a local service when those options fit the listing. Not every listing includes every exchange type.

How does local discovery work?

Each listing is tied to the poster’s ZIP code. You set your ZIP code and a mile radius when you search or browse so results stay close to you.

Is Back Forty Marketplace only in Colorado?

No. The platform can serve multiple regions over time. Northeast Colorado Springs and nearby communities (including Black Forest) are an early focus while listings and moderation scale.

How do I contact someone about a listing?

Open the listing and use in-app messaging to coordinate details, pickup, or timing with the other member. Use common sense for in-person meetings and exchanges.

How is Back Forty different from generic classifieds?

Listings are organized around homestead-related categories (tools, livestock, feed, produce, services, and more), and the product emphasizes proximity using ZIP code and radius rather than nationwide generic search.

Where can I read more about the mission and values?

See the About page for how Back Forty thinks about community, sharing, and local resilience.

Frequently asked questions

Short, factual answers about Back Forty Marketplace. For the Colorado Springs launch area, see the Northeast Colorado Springs page.

How to post a listing

Sign in (or sign up) at Back Forty Marketplace.
Open Post an Item.
Add category, title, description, photos, and the ZIP code for the item or service.
Select supported exchange types (sale, trade, rent, borrow, service) and any prices or rates.
Review the preview and publish.

About the marketplace

What is Back Forty Marketplace?: Back Forty Marketplace is a web-based local homestead exchange where members can buy, sell, trade, rent, and borrow equipment, supplies, livestock, food, and services, with distance-aware discovery using a ZIP code and radius and in-app messaging between members. New areas are added in waves as local activity grows; the northeast Colorado Springs region (including Black Forest and nearby communities) is an early focus market.
Who is Back Forty Marketplace for?: It is for homesteaders, hobby farmers, gardeners, and rural neighbors who want to buy, sell, trade, rent, or borrow equipment, supplies, animals, food, and services with people nearby.
What exchange types does Back Forty support?: Members can list items for sale, trade, rent, borrow, or as a local service when those options fit the listing. Not every listing includes every exchange type.
How does local discovery work?: Each listing is tied to the poster’s ZIP code. You set your ZIP code and a mile radius when you search or browse so results stay close to you.
Is Back Forty Marketplace only in Colorado?: No. The platform can serve multiple regions over time. Northeast Colorado Springs and nearby communities (including Black Forest) are an early focus while listings and moderation scale.
How do I contact someone about a listing?: Open the listing and use in-app messaging to coordinate details, pickup, or timing with the other member. Use common sense for in-person meetings and exchanges.
How is Back Forty different from generic classifieds?: Listings are organized around homestead-related categories (tools, livestock, feed, produce, services, and more), and the product emphasizes proximity using ZIP code and radius rather than nationwide generic search.
Where can I read more about the mission and values?: See the About page for how Back Forty thinks about community, sharing, and local resilience.

Still stuck? Contact us or read About Back Forty.