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Do any of you baws sell produce at a local Farmers Market?

Posted on 8/2/24 at 11:06 pm
Posted by FAT SEXY
California
Member since Jun 2020
1224 posts
Posted on 8/2/24 at 11:06 pm
If so, which items have you discovered sell the best?

I'm in Texas, so I guess answers tailored more that direction are preferred, but any advice on Southern fare is also appreciated.
Posted by DownSouthTiger
downsouth
Member since Jan 2005
2610 posts
Posted on 8/2/24 at 11:23 pm to
I have for many years. Easily most profitable per foot of garden and sell big volume are cucumbers and tomatoes.
Posted by BPTiger
Atlanta
Member since Oct 2011
6020 posts
Posted on 8/2/24 at 11:27 pm to
I sell mushrooms in packs of three at an exceptional margin.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
104127 posts
Posted on 8/2/24 at 11:32 pm to
Not today Mr. DEA man.
Posted by FAT SEXY
California
Member since Jun 2020
1224 posts
Posted on 8/2/24 at 11:43 pm to
Do you ever dabble with fresh eggs?
Posted by Pisco
Mayfield, Kentucky
Member since Dec 2019
4249 posts
Posted on 8/2/24 at 11:47 pm to
Here it’s tomatoes, usually #1 and #2 size. Cantaloupes and watermelons around 4th of July. Green beans, purple hull peas, squash and zucchini.
Posted by GeneralLee
Member since Aug 2004
13945 posts
Posted on 8/2/24 at 11:48 pm to
I did in my younger years. Tomatoes are high revenue but high costs and the market gets flooded with them quite often. Try to differentiate yourself with better tasting or unique colored varieties compared to the typical tomatoes most people grow.

Zinnias and okra have very high profit margins with little to no costs except the labor to pick. Gotta pick your okra patch everyday though.
Posted by East Coast Band
Member since Nov 2010
66899 posts
Posted on 8/3/24 at 12:01 am to
There are a few farmers markets around here but I've been disappointed in what little was available.
Anyone know a good FM around Birmingham ish area lemme know.
TIA
Posted by TheArrogantCorndog
Highland Rd
Member since Sep 2009
15701 posts
Posted on 8/3/24 at 12:19 am to
My MIL & FIL sell goat cheese at farmers markets and restaurants.. their jalapeno dip is phenomenal
Posted by DownSouthTiger
downsouth
Member since Jan 2005
2610 posts
Posted on 8/5/24 at 2:39 pm to
Not really alot of profit in eggs. When you look at the very high feed prices and the time it takes to raise a hen to laying age.
Posted by LSU Grad Alabama Fan
369 Cardboard Box Lane
Member since Nov 2019
13827 posts
Posted on 8/5/24 at 2:43 pm to
quote:

Do any of you baws sell produce at a local Farmers Market?


No. I just sell reproduce at a local Flagstaff Motel.
Posted by Mstate
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2009
10379 posts
Posted on 8/5/24 at 3:36 pm to
quote:

Anyone know a good FM around Birmingham ish area lemme know.


I’ve been to the one near downtown at pepper place. Every Saturday from 8-12. Go early to avoid the crowd

I think there is another small one in west Homewood on tuesdays
Posted by Tiger Dan 16
Central City, New Orleans
Member since Jul 2024
112 posts
Posted on 8/5/24 at 3:39 pm to
My partner and I sell our homemade hummus at a nearby farmer's market from time to time when the weather is nice.
Posted by Bullfrog
Running Through the Wet Grass
Member since Jul 2010
60255 posts
Posted on 8/5/24 at 3:44 pm to
quote:

Go early to avoid the crowd
The crowd is substantial by 9:30. Salsas are a big seller too. And the peaches are outstanding now.

Nice heirloom tomatoes are like $3 each.
This post was edited on 8/5/24 at 3:46 pm
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