Get paid
to share Fold

  • Share Fold with your audience and earn recurring income.
  • Earn 35% recurring commission on Verified subscriptions
  • Earn 25% recurring commission on eligible paid listing subscriptions
  • Commissions apply for the lifetime of the referral
  • Get your own unique referral link

Help local communities discover Fold.

Every referral helps connect more people with local farms, producers, and communities.

FarmersHomesteadersLocal ProducersBuyers

Why partner with Fold

Support local communities

Help more farmers, homesteaders, and local producers connect with buyers in their community.

Earn recurring income

Earn 35% recurring commission every time a referred seller renews their Fold Verified membership.

Grow with Fold

Earn 25% recurring commission on every eligible paid listing subscription your referrals maintain.

Easy to recommend

Introduce your audience to a marketplace built specifically for local communities.

How it works in 3 easy steps

01

Join the program

Apply to become a Fold partner and receive your unique referral link.

02

Share Fold

Share Fold with your audience through your content, community, or recommendations.

03

Earn commission

Earn 35% recurring commission on Fold Verified subscriptions and 25% on eligible paid listing subscriptions.

Who makes a great Fold Partner?

You don't need a huge audience. If you're passionate about helping people buy local, you're a great fit.

  • Farmers & Homesteaders
  • Local Food Creators
  • Garden & Homestead Educators
  • Community Leaders
  • Bloggers & YouTubers
  • Fold Supporters

Don't see yourself here? We'd still love to hear from you.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Fold affiliate program?

The Fold affiliate program lets creators, farmers, homesteaders, local food advocates, and other partners earn commission by referring people to Fold.

How much can I earn?

You earn 35% recurring commission on referred Fold Verified subscription payments, plus 25% recurring commission on referred Fold paid listing subscription payments — both for the lifetime of the referral.

What counts as a Fold Verified referral?

A Fold Verified referral is a user you refer who subscribes to Fold Verified. You earn 35% of their recurring subscription payments, not a share of every transaction they make on Fold.

What counts as a paid listing referral?

A paid listing referral is when a user you refer subscribes to an eligible Fold paid listing. You earn 25% recurring commission on their ongoing subscription payments, for the lifetime of the referral.

Is the commission recurring?

Yes. Both the 35% Fold Verified commission and the 25% paid listing commission are recurring, paid on the referred user's ongoing monthly subscription payments, for the lifetime of the referral.

Who can become a Fold partner?

Fold partners include farmers, homesteaders, local food creators, gardening and self-sufficiency educators, agricultural organizations, newsletter writers, bloggers, YouTubers, community group administrators, rural lifestyle creators, and existing Fold sellers and supporters, among others.

How do referrals get tracked?

Partners receive a unique referral link, and referrals are tracked through Fold's affiliate system.

How do I get started?

Apply to become a Fold partner to receive your unique referral link and start sharing Fold.

Help more people discover local.

Share Fold with your audience and earn commission as the marketplace grows.