Farm stand question

[sjtrapper]

My wife and I have been running a large garden/small farm for the last two years and now we have come to the point that we want to sell some our produce at a roadside stand. So the other day with the help of my kids we transformed an old hay wagon into a farm stand. See pics below. We are having trouble figuring out what prices to ask for the produce so we came up with a idea for "Pick your own price." What we mean is pay whatever you feel is appropriate. If you can not afford to pay anything than that is fine, take what you need as log as it is going to feed you or your family. Do you guys think this approach will work. We are not looking to make a lot of money on it, just maybe break even on our seed which will probably only take about $200. I don't see any need to charge what the stores are asking for something that honestly doesn't cost all that much to raise. Even if we didn't sell it we would be growing it for our own use anyway so time spend working the field really doesn't factor in for overhead. What is your opinion on this plan of ours?

Jase working on transforming the hay wagon


Big sister Kelsey lending a hand


All hands on deck! lol


The finished project


Me and the helpers at the end of a long hot day.

[TRAPnHUNT]

It all depends on what veggies you're selling. Just keep it reasonable, your quality high, and you should do ok.

[Jack of all Trapping]

Sounds good!!! ;D Sell what you can. Can what you don't would be my philosophy. Looks like you have a great family helping you.. Best to you all. Peace

[Admin]

I think your philosophy is superb and your family approach well worth a karma or two so some coming your way. ;D ;D

Myself, I'd use my surplus veggies to my best advantage (which I do) and approach it as a business. Since you are growing it "anyway" that even makes it all the better.

I sell my surplus eggs, veggies, lumber, cordwood and fencepost that I harvest from my land so my land, tractor, chainsaws etc can be written off as a business expense. It takes a big bite out of the cost of my operation and enables me to do more and pay less.

I set my prices accordingly to what others are selling at or a tadd cheaper.

Karma to ya for getting the family involved in all that you're doing. ;D

[nytrapper23]

I think that's a great idea.most people are honest.you will have the ones that will take and not pay ,hopefully they will be few.I have gone to get seetcorn at our local stand and forgot money.I just took what I needed then next time I went I paid for it then.

[Ipostbulls**t]

That's sounds like a great idea your working on and a nice family venture, with good veggies you should do well. And enjoy it as well enjoyed the pics and karma to you!