Selling at a Farmers Market - Tips & Tricks 

I can testify about customer service , I am a big stickler about that . I don’t care if your food \ products are cheaper, better ect. That is absolutely the first thing for me . You treat me like you could care less if I was your customer I will never be your customer again.

"Saying hello brings in $10,000 a year". Brilliant!

GREAT info for anyone who wants to sell anything!! Positive attitude, and Customer service is a lost ART anymore, and to capitalize on it, will give instant sales. You two are funny together.

I have a honey bee farm but I am adding a market garden to have extra products to capture more dollars. Currently mass planting tomatoes and peach trees.

You guys need to do more videos where you’re both on camera, your chemistry is amazing! 😂 Excellent tips & tricks too, thanks for the great content!!

Hi Josh and Jesse! I'm helping a farmer friend at a farmers market this Saturday. Such great timing! I'll be sure to bring 2 dozen bagels for each of us, along with a spray bottle. Side note: Jesse, I hope Scooter found her way back to your farm. Cheers you two!

Love!!! And I’m the one showing up to the farmers market 30 mins before closing to buy $30 worth of produce from one vendor. Not on purpose I am not a morning person and sometimes I don’t get what I need. But finding a vendor with good stuff is a gold mine at that time and I don’t mind paying. Also I usually get good deals. ♥️

Those left-over veggies can feed your rabbits and chickens, and if you grow organically, you can feed your composting worms to create organic worm castings to fertilize your garden plants.

Great video. I'm a new manager of a friends farm market store. Last year was our first year vending at events as a farmers market and it was great. We ended up even hosting events at our market store. So any info you have like discussing a farmers market series, count me in and subscribed! And I can attest to the being kind and greeting people. Makes a big difference! And staying til close. We're always the last ones and always make last minute sales, even as we're closing! Pays the bills to be kind 😊

We are planning on going to a farmers market after we get our farm established(new property). I'm saving this vid for sure!

Farmers markets are always a sore spot in my family. We own a farm in Massachusetts and do a market every Tuesday for 6 hours. We pack a lot, sometimes we resell but we haven't done a lot of reselling this year. Some of what he's saying is what we do or what happens. I'll say we don't grow organic because we don't have the facilities to do so. We usually do a 2-tent setup and receive a lot of people within the first few hours before it tapers off. Restocking is a must, and we often break down tables and put away crates as we sell the produce off. We build a lot of trust with people who buy from us that makes them come back. With some people we hold back stuff for them and even allow them to pay the following week if they don't have the money or they ran out of SNAP and HIP benefits. The past few weeks has been tough though since our FNS number which allows us to take SNAP expired and we haven't been able to renew it. And since we are one of the only vendors that are able to accept SNAP it's putting a monopoly into a single vendor... Sorry for the rant, I guess I got carried away. Thanks for the additional tips, maybe I can try to implement them

You two pair up well and deliver a clear message. Thank you

It’s you and Jesse that get me into gardening and make me appreciate the beauty of growing.

I really like this open and honest behind the table video about how a market farmer works their craft. Very good tips on customer service. Thank you to you both!

Jesse is a great entrepreneur. He is an achiever. Very impressed. Thanks for the video.

A follow up video would be great. This "behind the scenes" type content is awesome and very much appreciated you two. Keep up the good work! Cheers and happy growing.

This immersive farmer's market selling video was simply the best. Thank you. Wonderful people.

We just started a small organically managed farm on the small island of Kauai. Almost everything grows well here. We were going to focus on CSA’s and selling direct to restaurants and commercial kitchens, but think after seeing this video we’ll want to do farmer’s markets - there are several here. Very helpful insights. Thanks!

Another great informing video rite up my ally. I ty 4 that Josh. That's what makes doin my farm stand fun for me is customer interaction. Whats more satisfying than making a new friend that loves your product. Keeps them coming back for more. Great words both of you. Again thank you.

Thanks for the video ... I sell at Farmers Market but not a lot of produce. I find that using an L or U shape table set and people just walk by not really seeing what you have. I moved the table to up front and have more success getting people to at least slow down to look. Going for taking some Radishes and beets next market so thanks for the tips about keeping fresh and pricing the veggies

I loved the interview !! Thanks so much

Brilliant lads. Keep pushing forward with new crops. Great fun!

I'm so glad I ran across your video! I had a hunch if I start selling coffee at farmer's markets I'd need to have something to do for cash transactions, so I'm glad you brought up that point. Thanks for your insight!

Thank you Josh and Jessie, I am loving this mini series on selling to various customers.

I love the handmade vegetable Bins!

Enjoyed every bit of this! Great work Jesse and Josh.

Hello John, I came across you're channel a few months ago. The videos your putting our are always full of useful information and you have inspired me to push myself. This is my 2nd year gardening. This year I have 4-30" x 25' beds and they look amazing. Thank You, you are one reason of why my garden looks great. Thanks again

I just love you two. Thank you for all the awesome tips!

Thank you Josh and Jessie

Love hearing the behind the scenes!

Thank you for the video. This was very helpful.

Absolutely loved this video sooo helpful thanks so much!!

Really assuring video. It turns out my family and I were already using these practices organically at market.

Very detailed business model and an outstanding focus on detail. Thank you for your leadership in the No Til Market Gardening! Joel nice job with the camera and footage

Great information guys! Loved it!

Loved this! Please keep in with the farmers market info! Thank you

When the music started I was a little confused. I watch both channels but I know I clicked on a josh satin video and I get a no till beginning. Great colab guys

Yup! Love you guys! You put a smile on my dial! You have so much fun! Love the bagels, but coffee! Gotta have coffee! Enjoyed this video. Very informative!

I died when Jesse shared his bagel like a 3 year old. So amazing. Great video, guys!

this was a great video. thanks for the informative and varied content!

great attitude, makes all the difference.

Loved this video!! Y’all are awesome!!!

A really good video. It's great to see content on the business side of being a grower and not just the growing. There is a much skill in selling as in growing. More content like this please Josh.

Dear Josh and Jesse, thank you so much. I learn a lot from you. Kind regards Torben Gram from Denmark

Hi, Josh awesome video. I am a market Farmer in Taylorsville NC Love your videos and your farm. You give great information and help alot of farmers. Keep up the good work!

Just subbed brother. I am working on a commercial organic farm to gain experience and the biggest thing I’ve learned is that I am repelled by large scale unsustainable methods. No tractor is what drives me. Thanks for all the content and tips it’s appreciated. I’ll like more videos now that I’m subbed to help the channel.

Great details. Thank you

Amazingly great video.

Here in my country (the netherlands) market vendors have developed an art of shouting to attract customers. Does that sound familiar to you americans or very weird? They shout what they have that week, any discounts , specials etc. A market usually has a wide variety of produce, in food , vegetables, cheeses, fishes , meats, fruits.. and also some non food items at the same market. they don't shout all the time, but often enough that you hear someone almost all the time if you walk the market. Some people love it, for the atmosphere, some people dislike it.

Thank you for this video! 🌼

Great video. I was thinking "is selling at the market the best use of his time"? Then he answered later in the video that it is something that he really enjoys, and is obviously good at. I'm sure it breaks up the monotony of being "on the farm" all the time.

Great video. Looking to get into some farm markets next year as a vendor. I love your banner sign, it looks great. I think I would have made the whole banner the “rough draft farmstead” graphic, but as I heard you mention later in your video the “certified organic” bit is a strong selling point for you. Regardless, excellent information, thank you for the great video!

Great content 👍🏼👍🏼

Spot on ideas, we'll be sharing this with our stallholders in NZ

Really great videos, I love this series 😁👍🏻

Nice to see you bagel guys

great tips.. customer relations!

Thanks guys it was great The example of the baby carrots really brought it home. Way to go.

You guys rock! Chemistry’s great! More of this

As a spin farmer in FR I am so close to his sales methods and it pays off, also this way of ever adapting what we grow to the market and what people want eventually

This was so informative. I would gladly stop at your stand. ☺️

Good one. Thanks.

Thanks for good tips!!

Awesome 👍🏻

I live in Lexington and I am trying to start a small market garden as well. Hopefully I'll see you guys there

Great video

Good job guys!

Great video! Thanks!

I agree, great personal service and greetings are huge ! Y'all are fantastic. That is what I look for and I certainly would have stopped and shopped ! Acknowledging customers and potential customers is huge , people remember that for next time ! You could be selling from boxes but that ' hello ' stopped me. First time here and really enjoyed this video. Sub'd ! Have a great day.

I'm sure certification makes marketing easier but I'm perfectly happy to buy from farmers who "grow organically". But when it's really busy and my indoor market is packed like sardines it's not always possible to have those lengthy conversations with the farmer. So your signs are GREAT!~

how about putting ice packs u under the lettuce to keep it fresh

I sell in a market in N Idaho. I'm not certified because I make use of spoiled produce from the local grocery store for my worms. My customers just have to trust me, not the USDA.

Awesome video! Well done! :D

Great video, subscribed 👍

Can’t wait to become a member of the farmers market community in Maine. Stuck in the mud trying to figure out where I should buy property. Just want 5 or 10 acres in a central location where I can service several farmers markets🤔 maybe some land for hunting as well.

Great tips. Stay on top of things and you will do better than the seller next to you who is on their phone the whole time.

Greet everyone with a smile and a friendly hello

Great sir

I love the videos, learned a lot! One thing, where can I buy those blue containers you display your produce in? I cannot for the life of me find them!

I also love the pricing idea!!! Might need to try! ❤️ Kristy again 🤣 in Missouri 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I just finished selling plant starts at my second farmers market, and can say talking to people increases sales. Still need to get a canopy, make better signage, containers, and cooler(s) as I prep for berry sales. Will look through your videos to see if you've any info about where to find these items, and any tips for this type of produce.

True about the bagels! You cannot start your day at the market without a couple of em! :P

Wait is this in Lexington KY? That’s so cool!

Y'all must've been in or near Versailles, Kentucky because I think I saw y'all drive by "the castle" towards the beginning of the video.

I am in Versailles Kentucky also, I would love for you to tour my farm if you are ever in the area again.

Great video! One thing that plagues me though is: How do you keep product in the bag from fogging or getting condensation?

Jesse is a smart salesman not just a farmer, huh

Looks so fun! So many people to talk to. Do Farmer's Market's let you play light music or anything in the background?

What do you do with what you don't sale.?? Maybe you can make dried vegetables and fruit powders ( smoothie and soups )....GOD BLESS

I was so confused when you passed the Castel, I was like, is he really? In lexington? I'm right here off tates creek!

Jesse has all the right stuff. I would like to see a video on what do you have to do with USDA to have a certified organic farm. How does this happen?

This was so helpful! My market is tomorrow and I’m still trying to establish myself and my products! Thanks so much! ❤️ Kristy in Missouri zone 6b 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Hi Josh, great content! Quick question: which audio device are you using during the interview scenes where both of you are on camera talking? Thanks!

Good video. Anybody can grow it (almost everybody) but not everybody can sell it. We love the markets and using the Square reader. Money is good but the Square beats it because of the fact people don't see their money leaving their wallet. Its all good.

I use those spray bottles but i have 4 i keep i freeze 2 night before and only spray super cold water works best for me

Thank you so much for this video !!! Farmers Market you will all know it's this guy ...lol ...a new way !!!

Love farmer Jesse!

Would you recommend a big banner with a picture of the farm? Since I'll be pioneering no dig in the area, I think it's important "teach" them even when it is subconsciously

(Question). This is our first season at the market...what do you do when you have extra produce left over at the end of the market? What do you do with it? Thanks!!

You need to recruit one of your bakers at the market to make bagels!