Ample parking space should be available, as well as toilet facilities, drinking water, shade, and some seating. Although one of the major advantages of PYO marketing is reduced harvest labor, field supervisors must be employed to direct and help customers in parking, harvesting, and check out procedures. These people should be courteous and friendly, and have a good knowledge of the farm. Check outs should be neat and efficient. It is generally best to charge by weight of fruit, rather than by volume.
Electronic scales can make weighing proceed very quickly.
If you supply a standard picking container to customers, then you can easily subtract its weight before charging for the fruit. Otherwise, containers must be preweighed before the customer goes into the field. Post a set of rules in obvious sight for the customers, and be sure supervisors are familiar with them. It may be advisable to have alternative amusement for children available, such as a playground. You would be strongly advised to consult an insurance agent regarding the potential liabilities involved in a PYO operation, and purchase appropriate coverage.