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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Don’t even THINK of doing the Farmers Market unless you’re still in your 30’s, LOL!

Why is that? The work involved? I've got a 20 year old son if that helps. Didn't intend on becoming one of those "6 figure market gardeners". I see how much work that is and I would have to drive 80 miles to St Louis and pay $1000/yr for a spot for something like that. I was joking about the wash/pack station and walk in cooler. I do want the rest though for myself.

126 posted on 04/13/2022 8:53:30 PM PDT by Pollard (PureBlood -- https://youtube.com/watch?v=VXm0fkDituE)
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To: Pollard

Good. Just making sure you hadn’t gone completely insane this week, LOL!

I did Marker Gardening with my In-Laws for many years. Yes, it was profitable but man it was a LOT Of work.

We sold tomatoes and herbs and peppers to a few restaurants in the area, which was easy enough - pick and deliver within hours - and also sold at one of the major Farmers Markets in Madison @ Hilldale.

MIL & I would pick raspberries for 6-8 hours A DAY for five days in a row, get everything into quart berry boxes and sell them all in about two hours, LOL! It wasn’t unusual for us to come home with $3K on a Saturday - but it’s no way to have a life.


127 posted on 04/14/2022 7:38:25 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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