Market Farming

[Jim and Julie Vaughn <jjvaughn AT juno.com>]

We are still meeting with other growers about starting a market in the
town of Franklin TN.  A few more questions for the list:

1.  With a goal of a June start-up, at what date is it too late to
finalize plans for this growing season?  The first open growers meeting
is planned for Feb 19.

2.  The open shed that is being looked at for the market has posts placed
in it that won't allow trucks to have room to maneuver inside.  Do any of
you sell at markets that are under roof , but you have to carry veggies,
tables, displays, etc  inside the shed.  Some  vendors would be walking
100 feet or more.  How many growers (older growers, people who sell
alone) will this limit from selling at the market?

3.  25% reselling is being considered:  Can this be regulated
successfully or does this open the window to peddlers?

4.  Price floors are being discussed.  Do any of your markets have them
and what is your opinion of their effect on the market?

Thanks so much for all of your suggestions on our previous questions. 
You've been a great help for a task that seems more overwhelming after
each meeting.  Franklin will be a wonderful place for a farmer's market,
but many questions remain unanswered at this point.



Rocky Glade Farm
Jim & Julie Vaughn
Eagleville, TN
615-274-3496
jjvaughn AT juno.com
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