Comments on: Farmers’ market set-up http://tinyfarmblog.com/farmers-market-set-up/ Daily photo-journal of organic market gardening: growing local food with two acres and some tools...! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:18:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rose Armithttp://tinyfarmblog.com/farmers-market-set-up/#comment-116829 Rose Armit Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:39:26 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/?p=1694#comment-116829 Howdy are using Wordpress for your site platform? I'm new to the blog world but I'm trying to get started and create my own. Do you need any html coding knowledge to make your own blog? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Howdy are using WordPress for your site platform? I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get started and create my own. Do you need any html coding knowledge to make your own blog? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

]]> By: Kubota in Action at Tiny Farm | OrangeTractorTalkshttp://tinyfarmblog.com/farmers-market-set-up/#comment-33142 Kubota in Action at Tiny Farm | OrangeTractorTalks Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:06:14 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/?p=1694#comment-33142 [...] back in 2002. Based on their articles and photos, I’d say that that Tiny Farm had done pretty well for itself, the best far for us though, is getting to see some action shots of their Kubota! Tiny Farm employs [...] [...] back in 2002. Based on their articles and photos, I’d say that that Tiny Farm had done pretty well for itself, the best far for us though, is getting to see some action shots of their Kubota! Tiny Farm employs [...]

]]> By: Mike (tfb)http://tinyfarmblog.com/farmers-market-set-up/#comment-32706 Mike (tfb) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:04:48 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/?p=1694#comment-32706 <strong>Gwion: </strong>I read your piece. I'm formulating a comment! ;)<strong>Lynda:</strong> We have a similar regulation here. All containers have to be raised I think it's 15", but it may be 15cm, and that would be 6". I should look it up again. I do raise most bins and baskets, using the empty bins, and the eventual plan is to have low tables for the bushel baskets, because they're easier to reach that way. We don't have intense health inspectors cruising our market every week (I don't know what it may be like in the cities). I try to keep things clean and simple, and follow regulations as I discover 'em. Thankfully, for unprocessed food (fresh veg!), the regulations here seem to be practical and minimal. A health inspector came by this spring, mentioned the height thing (I was still unpacking, so it wasn't clear what was display yet), and gave me an all-clear inspection report. That's the only time the stand has been formally inspected since I've been at the market...One thought about displays with loose produce: I think people like to be able to see the exact amount they're getting. I usually have the veg loose in the bins, with a few ready-to-go plastic bags at the top. But sometimes I only make up bags as I go, and people ask, "How much do I get for... (whatever is on the price card)?" The common approach of putting things like beans in those square quart baskets, and then pouring them into a bag on purchase seems to be a good compromise, where the veggies are open for display, and the sales unit is clear as well. I've seldom done that, but maybe combining baskets with tilted trays would work well! Gwion: I read your piece. I’m formulating a comment! ;)

Lynda: We have a similar regulation here. All containers have to be raised I think it’s 15″, but it may be 15cm, and that would be 6″. I should look it up again. I do raise most bins and baskets, using the empty bins, and the eventual plan is to have low tables for the bushel baskets, because they’re easier to reach that way. We don’t have intense health inspectors cruising our market every week (I don’t know what it may be like in the cities). I try to keep things clean and simple, and follow regulations as I discover ‘em. Thankfully, for unprocessed food (fresh veg!), the regulations here seem to be practical and minimal. A health inspector came by this spring, mentioned the height thing (I was still unpacking, so it wasn’t clear what was display yet), and gave me an all-clear inspection report. That’s the only time the stand has been formally inspected since I’ve been at the market…

One thought about displays with loose produce: I think people like to be able to see the exact amount they’re getting. I usually have the veg loose in the bins, with a few ready-to-go plastic bags at the top. But sometimes I only make up bags as I go, and people ask, “How much do I get for… (whatever is on the price card)?” The common approach of putting things like beans in those square quart baskets, and then pouring them into a bag on purchase seems to be a good compromise, where the veggies are open for display, and the sales unit is clear as well. I’ve seldom done that, but maybe combining baskets with tilted trays would work well!

]]> By: Lyndahttp://tinyfarmblog.com/farmers-market-set-up/#comment-32624 Lynda Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:40:38 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/?p=1694#comment-32624 Nice set up! I just finally got together a tilting display like yours -- and some of the produce still sits on the table in baskets, too, on card tables at either end. I've noticed that stuff in the tilting wooden boxes tends to sell faster than stuff in the baskets -- just goes to show, aesthetics matter.Question: is it against health code to have produce on the ground in Canada? It is here in California, but we still store our produce in bins on the floor (for re-filling the display). I always thought it was the silliest rule -- there's still plastic inbetween the produce and asphalt -- and we haven't ever gotten in trouble for it... but technically produce is supposed to be 2 feet off the ground at minimum. (I have NO idea why!) --Lynda at http://farming101.wordpress.com Nice set up! I just finally got together a tilting display like yours — and some of the produce still sits on the table in baskets, too, on card tables at either end. I’ve noticed that stuff in the tilting wooden boxes tends to sell faster than stuff in the baskets — just goes to show, aesthetics matter.

Question: is it against health code to have produce on the ground in Canada? It is here in California, but we still store our produce in bins on the floor (for re-filling the display). I always thought it was the silliest rule — there’s still plastic inbetween the produce and asphalt — and we haven’t ever gotten in trouble for it… but technically produce is supposed to be 2 feet off the ground at minimum. (I have NO idea why!)
–Lynda at http://farming101.wordpress.com

]]> By: Gwionhttp://tinyfarmblog.com/farmers-market-set-up/#comment-32622 Gwion Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:54:34 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/?p=1694#comment-32622 I'm a big fan of the blog and what you're doing. I'd love to hear your thoughts on my rather rambling post talking about our farm here in Wales. My excuse for not selling in the same way you are is that our population density is even lower here and there are no established farm markets nearby. Pathetic I know!Gwion. I’m a big fan of the blog and what you’re doing. I’d love to hear your thoughts on my rather rambling post talking about our farm here in Wales. My excuse for not selling in the same way you are is that our population density is even lower here and there are no established farm markets nearby. Pathetic I know!

Gwion.

]]> By: mrtumnashttp://tinyfarmblog.com/farmers-market-set-up/#comment-32618 mrtumnas Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:01:02 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/?p=1694#comment-32618 I love the look of the wooden boxes. Gives it a nice rustic appearance. I love the look of the wooden boxes. Gives it a nice rustic appearance.

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