Tips for Successful Selling at a Farmer's Market

Now that you have a beautiful garden, full of vegetables and fruits, you might consider selling them at a Farmer's Market. These are popular places, and most areas of the country will have them. They have become popular over the years with people looking for homegrown, good quality fruits and vegetables, or even flowers.

These are some tips you should know if you decide to sell at a Farmer's Market.

1.Make sure your display is neat and attractive. Make it easy for people to see what you have displayed.

2.Display your products at least 6 inches off of the ground. Make sure you have a sturdy table or display area to prevent falling onto the ground. Remember there will probably be a lot of people and things can get knocked over easily.

3.Post your prices. Consumers want to see what your asking price is! A lot of people feel uncomfortable having to ask, which can cost you a potential sale.

4.Replenish your containers as soon as they get emptied. Keep your table full of attractive colors and arrange them for great eye appeal!

5.Bring your highest quality plants or vegetables. People don't want to see brown lettuce or rotten tomatoes.

When you are preparing to head off to the Farmer's Market, there are a few things you might want to consider bringing with you.

1.Bring a spray bottle with good quality drinking water to spray your vegetables to keep them looking fresh!

2.Bring a cooler for things like eggs or meat. You don't want anything to spoil while you're there.

3.Bring paper towels and soap to keep your hands clean.

4.Consider bringing a canopy to protect your produce from the sun. Some Farmer's Markets run for quite awhile and the sun can do a lot of damage to your plants, and to you!

5.Bring plenty of paper or plastic bags. It's a little awkward to carry a dozen tomatoes without one.

6.Bring a tablecloth to freshen up your table and give it an inviting appearance.

7.Don't forget a first aid kit, it's a good idea to have one on hand. Most Farmer's Markets don't have a high incidence of injury, but you never know!

8.Bring a cash box and plenty of change to break big bills. Also keep on hand some paper and pens if you need to make notes or write anything down.

Important things to remember!

Leave your dog or any other pets at home and remember to smile and be friendly! Even if you're not the cheeriest person on earth, pretend to be for just this short while. No one wants to deal with a grump.

You can have a successful and productive Farmer's Market experience, if you just know what to do. It can be an excellent source of income if you can sell on a regular basis. Make sure people remember you so they'll always come back to visit your table!