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Posted by backyardbelle (My Page) on Thu, Aug 14, 08 at 12:53
| I have a garden of my own in my backyard, however, I still love going down to the Farmer's markets on Saturday mornings.
I was curious how big are the gardens of those people who participate in something like a Farmer's Market and how much work has to go into being involved in selling fruits and veggies?
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RE: Farmer's Markets
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| I started with a 25' x 75' garden and maybe grossed $800 (but since I did not keep any records on what we sold I don't know for sure. I am pretty sure we netted no money that year) my first year. The garden was not nearly large enough so the following year increased the size to 1 acre and that was a much better size. I figure it takes 8 hours of work for each hour I market. market farming is a lot of work |
RE: Farmer's Markets
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i grow on about an acre and a half. alot of my space is used to accomodate using my tractor to cultivate so this is by no means an intensive growing of 1 1/2 acres.
it is a lot of work to stay ahead of the weeds and bugs and to irrigate. it is a lot of work to harvest for the market. it is a lot of work to run a stand at the market when you're very busy. but i can't think of a way to earn money thats not a lot of work. |
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