The Homegrown Vendor Blog

Square is the best card reader for most farmers market vendors. This guide covers cash handling, card readers, digital wallets, offline mode, and practical setup tips.

Learn how to sell cut flowers at a farmers market — what varieties to grow, how to price and display bouquets, keep flowers fresh, and build a regular customer base.

Learn how to start a CSA on a small farm — how to structure shares, price them, find members, collect payments, and manage pickup logistics season after season.

Skip the middleman. Learn how to sell farm products directly to customers through farm stands, markets, and online ordering — from your first dozen eggs to 30 regulars.

Your jam is better than anything at the store. Here's how to sell it — what's legal, how to label your jars, what to charge, and where to find your first customers.

Most "best food platform" articles recommend Amazon and DoorDash. Here's what actually works for local food sellers who need pickup orders, not nationwide shipping.

Selling eggs, produce, or honey locally? Learn how to take orders and payments online — no expensive platform or website required. Start in a weekend.

Pre-orders let food vendors sell committed inventory before they produce it. This guide covers the two order models, what to include in listings, tools to use, and pickup logistics.

Compare the 7 best e-commerce platforms for farmers market vendors — with real pricing and honest reviews. Find the right fit for your budget and setup time.