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Do’s and Don’ts of taking YOUR product to the Market
Tips by Liz Butcher, Owner of Butchers Bunches
Edited by Tamra Watson
Do:
- Be Different: Before you plant next season, go to market, go to several, and identify what crops others are growing and grow something different: Edamame or Okra or Garlic! People love fresh greens as well.
- Be Proud of Your Product: One thing you need to remember is that you are taking a VALUABLE commodity to market.
- Tell People About Your Product and Its Many Uses: Add a personal twist. Give away recipes, canning ideas, etc. Tell your personal story, for example how you planted tomatoes with your five-year-old. People love that!
Don’t:
- Undercut Yourself and Others: Do NOT sell yourself and other people at the market short by undercutting when you price your produce.
- Have Poor Product Display: Do NOT just toss your produce on a table and hope that people will stop and buy it because it is there. Make it appealing and beautiful.