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<blockquote data-quote="Hogfarmer10" data-source="post: 1751888" data-attributes="member: 41451"><p>I did it for years. Beef, pork, and lamb. Agree with licenses and permits as mentioned. Yes, a truck powered inverter is actually a requirement. I was fortunate that the market I sold at had electricity for the vendors, otherwise 3 freezers and 2 small refrigerators would have killed the truck batteries in no time. Stick to just the basics. I got to the point that I was basically a meat market with so many different cuts of meat. Also, it sounds silly, but learn a few recipes. #1. If you suggest a recipe that they're not familiar with, they're very likely to try it. #2. You'd be amazed at how many people do not know how to cook! </p><p>I will say this as a warning however. In the past, when the economy was in similar shape, people viewed the farmers market meats, as well as some fruits and decorations (pumpkins), as more of a novelty or a "treat". You'd still sell some, but sales were definitely down. Also, it is incredibly difficult to sell a whole beef in a short time, especially 1or 2 packs at a time. And people do pay attention to the "packed on" dates on the labeling. Not trying to discourage you at all, just sharing experiences. Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hogfarmer10, post: 1751888, member: 41451"] I did it for years. Beef, pork, and lamb. Agree with licenses and permits as mentioned. Yes, a truck powered inverter is actually a requirement. I was fortunate that the market I sold at had electricity for the vendors, otherwise 3 freezers and 2 small refrigerators would have killed the truck batteries in no time. Stick to just the basics. I got to the point that I was basically a meat market with so many different cuts of meat. Also, it sounds silly, but learn a few recipes. #1. If you suggest a recipe that they’re not familiar with, they’re very likely to try it. #2. You’d be amazed at how many people do not know how to cook! I will say this as a warning however. In the past, when the economy was in similar shape, people viewed the farmers market meats, as well as some fruits and decorations (pumpkins), as more of a novelty or a “treat”. You’d still sell some, but sales were definitely down. Also, it is incredibly difficult to sell a whole beef in a short time, especially 1or 2 packs at a time. And people do pay attention to the “packed on” dates on the labeling. Not trying to discourage you at all, just sharing experiences. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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