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- From: Roots Farm <karen AT rootsfarm.info>
- To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [Market-farming] First market tips
- Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:08:20 -0400
We send out a list to customers by email once a week as to what will be on table at market Sat. They are able to order and we will prepack their orders (during an already crazed, too busy Fri pick & prep) but it speeds time at market and definitely builds customer loyalty and friendships. I resolve every Sat (after not enough sleep) on too-early AM drive to market to have fun and enjoy people. And I do, despite all weariness & frustrations. My own enjoyment helps win and keep customers. I say Good Morning and smile (and mean it) to all passing. I notice & comment (heart-felt meant positives only) on what's written on t-shirts, on special clothing, on gorgeous/great kids, etc. Some of those hurriers end up stopping to respond, talk and buy = new customers. Having something weird (e.g., strange vegetables) or particularly beautiful (e.g., escarole) or otherwise unique on table also brings in new folks and conversational opportunities. (Here in Dominica, small pots (also for sale) of "exotics" like strawberries works wonders.) I think if you are having fun and emitting positive vibrations, folks will be attracted and can then be maintained with superlative produce & customer service. Meanwhile, you do your own health -- as well as bottom line -- a service. All best wishes, Karen Roots Farm Organic Produce Fruits, Roots, Vegetables & Herbs Cochrane, DOMINICA 767-449-3038 (before 7 P.M.) On Apr 22, 2012, at 9:54 AM, Richard Moyer wrote:
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Re: [Market-farming] First market tips,
Richard Moyer, 04/22/2012
- Re: [Market-farming] First market tips, Roots Farm, 04/22/2012
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Re: [Market-farming] First market tips,
Beth Spaugh, 04/22/2012
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Re: [Market-farming] First market tips(MailChimp),
Lori sands, 04/23/2012
- Re: [Market-farming] First market tips(MailChimp), Barking Cat Farm, 04/23/2012
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Re: [Market-farming] First market tips(MailChimp),
Lori sands, 04/23/2012
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