If you do not have a big farm or if you are a new farmer, it is a good idea to sell your crops directly to customers. This is called direct or retail marketing. Although you can make more money and get paid faster this way, you will need more time to sell. It is a good way to sell your crops if you are a good planner, have time, and enjoy meeting and talking to people. Many farmers sell vegetables at a farmers market or a roadside stand.
Some farmers let customers pick their own vegetables.
Many people come to the farmer's market to buy vegetables. You can sell a lot of vegetables, so you need to bring enough vegetables to last the day. You have to plan carefully. Put as many of your vegetables out as you can while still keeping them fresh in shade. Tilt every item to give your customer a better view and make your supply look larger.