They also like to see your crops growing. If your stand is near your garden, make sure your garden is in good condition. If you want to sell your crops at a roadside stand: Find a place close to a town or city, where people would not have to drive more than 10 miles to reach you. Find a place where a lot of cars and people go by. The cars should be going slow enough to be able to stop. A place next to a stoplight or stop sign is a good place. Ask customers what they think about your stand. You can learn a lot about what they want. This will help you plan for next year.
Some customers like going into fields and picking their own vegetables. This is sometimes known as a You-Pick or “U-Pick” field. The best customers for you-pick field need a lot of vegetables for canning or freezing. If you are near people who can or freeze vegetables, selling this way may be a good choice. Selling your crops this way can save you work, but could also hurt your crop if your customers don’t know how to pick. Take time to show people how to handle your crops. Before you plant your first seed, answer this question: How will you sell your crops?
A good marketing plan is an absolute must for a successful farm business. Know your market and your customers. Start by growing vegetables that are popular with people in your area. Make sure you grow enough of each crop, and make the quality of your vegetables good. Then consider the best way to sell them to your customers.