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Originally Posted by pinklady5
I was at a farmers market last year and the gentleman had no clue what varieties of "heirloom" tomatoes they were selling. What a shame. I do believe that whether it was the owner of the farm or just an employee, knowing what product you are selling makes a huge difference. Tell the story, talk about the taste. Maybe cut some up and give out free samples. Educate the consumer and open their eyes to more than just red.
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Yep, our market is full of the same thing. I used to go and buy produce there and nobody ever knew what tomatoes they were selling. It is one reason I decided to sell there. I saw an opportunity to educate customers and show that I actually know about the tomatoes I grow. The response has been better than I hoped, and every week we get more new customers from word of mouth. It seems a good story can sell lots of tomatoes and them being delicious doesn't hurt
Now I just need to find extra hours in the day and land to meet demand
