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Adam Gaska replied to A Better Way LLC's discussion First year in business, how do you know what to charge at farmer's markets and your farm stand?

"Figure out your cost of production-depreciation on equipment, maintenance, fuel, supplies, seed, etc. If you're growing different crops fudge factor in things like, what's easier to grow, more perishable, etc. For intensive…"

May 17, 2011

A Better Way LLC replied to A Better Way LLC's discussion First year in business, how do you know what to charge at farmer's markets and your farm stand?

"thanks again! Yep, I'm on the flyers, having them put out door to door in a few upper income developments close by (almost the only "developments" around as its still mostly rural here), but I hadn't thought of having the flyers…"

May 17, 2011

Daniel Casey replied to A Better Way LLC's discussion First year in business, how do you know what to charge at farmer's markets and your farm stand?

"I think also, you should handout leaflets with educational info and your info as to why "it's the healthy choice" with every purchase and for otherwise skeptics. Some people love facts and if they can look better for it to their…"

May 17, 2011

A Better Way LLC replied to A Better Way LLC's discussion First year in business, how do you know what to charge at farmer's markets and your farm stand?

"Thanks! Amazing and funny thing is... I have almost no competition... no where close by, at least not for my "specialty". I am doing all organic fruit, vegetables and herbs. I have been certified by a grassroots organization Certified…"

May 17, 2011

Daniel Casey replied to A Better Way LLC's discussion First year in business, how do you know what to charge at farmer's markets and your farm stand?

"If you have competition, shop them for prices. Grow stuff they don't have if you can. Know your market, what's or who's the market and target them. Get your brand on everything. Buy into coops so you make AG friends, have a greater…"

May 17, 2011

A Better Way LLC posted a discussion

First year in business, how do you know what to charge at farmer's markets and your farm stand?

Hi all.Was hoping maybe those of you with more experience could chime in... So this is my first year in business. I really don't know how others come about their prices at the Farmer's Market and/or their farm stands. I would think going to a farmer's market and undercutting everyone would be considered pretty bad form, but if I'm going to make signs before going to the market, how do I even know what everyone is charging? Is it something everyone looks around at each other first thing on…See More

May 17, 2011

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A Better Way LLC replied to A Better Way LLC's discussion Marketing

"Thanks so much for the sage advice! While I do have up to 20 acres to plant on, I do plan on growing slowly. ;o) I do not have the labor and resources to manage that much this year. I'm actually, currently a one "man" (haha)…"

Feb 18, 2011

Adam Gaska replied to A Better Way LLC's discussion Marketing

"Your best bet is probably to contact either any Whole Foods that are reasonably close to you or natural food stores/co-ops. If you're close to a wealthier urban area, restaurants can be great too. The problem with grocery stores…"

Feb 18, 2011

A Better Way LLC posted a discussion

Marketing

I am interested in hearing any tips/advice on local wholesale marketing of organic produce. I am going through the organic certification process right now, and plan on being certified before the summer harvest, but my biggest challenge right now is knowing how much to plant. I have a reasonable market through direct sales here with a farmer's market stand, but I am really looking for a larger wholesale buyer (still small on a grand scale though). If I knew I had a buyer, I have 20 acres to…See More

Feb 13, 2011

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A Better Way LLC commented on Jeff Caldwell's group No-Till Zone

"No till for 3 years here. Switched before I read it was the new "in thing". I switched after being perplexed over how amazing the soil in my flower beds got year after year when I do NOTHING to it while my field soils weren't…"

Feb 13, 2011

A Better Way LLC joined Jeff Caldwell's group

No-Till Zone

Welcome to the No-Till Zone. Stop by to start a conversation about your no-till operation and learn more about no-till systems, tools, products and helpful tips!

Feb 13, 2011

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A Better Way LLC left a comment for Phillip Willaim VanScoy

"Thanks! I hope so too! ;o)"

Feb 13, 2011

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Feb 13, 2011