A local potter in Spring City Utah does this with all of his pottery. One weekend he went on a trip and he forgot to close up shop. When he came back, almost every piece in his entire shop had been taken (several months to a year worth of work). When he went to the back of his shop and found his money pot was literally overflowing with cash. Not one piece was unpaid for. Turns out a tourist bus came by the shop and they snatched up everything. Good to know there are decent people in the world.
All of these farm stands were inviting, artistic and fun. That does make a big difference in the experience and encouraging folks to stop. Even some losses to theft are less than hiring staff or spending time at a farmers market, so I suppose that's a pretty worthwhile tradeoff. Here's wishing them all continued success this year!
me too! every time i start feeling the worlds negativity closing in on me,i always seem to stumble across something like this video,that helps to restore a little of my hope and love for my earth family.
When I visited Salt Spring Island, BC Canada, they had several of these throughout the island. My wife and I bought from several of them...a great system
I love the tennis ball idea! It's not a nice shopping experience when you see all these warnings. This solution actually is just like the theme park in my country where you put your trash in the mouth of a stone 'man', it gets sucked in and the man says 'thank you'. Children are actually asking for and looking for stuff to throw away, and the park looks spotless, without having to ask.
I did this back in 1970's in the summer. I would sale watermelons in the front yard. one day I wanted to go swimming but I still wanted to make money. I put out 10 watermelons and some other produce. put a bucket out with a hole in the top. came back that afternoon 7 watermelons was sold. look into the money bucket all was there even some extra with a note saying that "I did not have change, I will be back tomorrow after for it,: which the lady did and I gave her the change
I live in nj a neighbor of mine grows huge garden every yr he sets up a table and puts up sign and a box 4 money best beefsteaktomatoes ever!!! so nice that pepole can be honest and the whole neigborhood looks out for him it's really cool all of our freind's take the kids with just to teach the honesty lesson kid's get it!!! teach love !!!!
I have a honor system farm stand and for the most part people seem to pay & pay the correct amount. Every now & then someone will take fruit/vegetables without paying, but i haven't caught anyone stealing money out of the bucket. I do like the tennis ball & chicken idea though.
Love the tennis balls! Won't work with our stand/property set up. Going to offer etransfer and likely a cash box with frequent emptying. We have many retired neighbors who'll have a birds eye view of the stand so that may help too;)
I wish I lived nearby unfortunate im so near a major city now that the farms in distance just cannot do this and the cost per is much higher =( Back when we lived in Northern WI there was a local farmer who sold similar and had just a can out Im guessing for most part people were trust worthy and paid seeing this farmer did it year after year Oh how I miss the acorn squash 4/$1 in season YUM! Thanks for sharing. Good Luck & God Bless.
I have to say, I love having a video featuring these simple systems for small farmers, and seeing how people go about it... However, the camera work is so sloppy in parts its hard to watch and I wish your voice was more subdued and thoughtful instead of booming and snarky. It really detracts from what is otherwise an important video. Your voice really dominates what we want to hear and your comments don't contribute to the content. That said, I've enjoyed your videos overall quite a bit!
If these Farm Stands aren't part of CSA they should so the locals can easily find them. Every State has a Community supported agriculture (CSA). What is community supported agriculture? Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. ~God Bless~
A local potter in Spring City Utah does this with all of his pottery. One weekend he went on a trip and he forgot to close up shop. When he came back, almost every piece in his entire shop had been taken (several months to a year worth of work). When he went to the back of his shop and found his money pot was literally overflowing with cash. Not one piece was unpaid for.
Turns out a tourist bus came by the shop and they snatched up everything.
Good to know there are decent people in the world.
All of these farm stands were inviting, artistic and fun. That does make a big difference in the experience and encouraging folks to stop. Even some losses to theft are less than hiring staff or spending time at a farmers market, so I suppose that's a pretty worthwhile tradeoff. Here's wishing them all continued success this year!
me too! every time i start feeling the worlds negativity closing in on me,i always seem to stumble across something like this video,that helps to restore a little of my hope and love for my earth family.
It is nice when ppl can take a chance and grant some trust toward one another. Beautiful!
I love the way she stores her potatoes so smart! new follower- excited to do my own farmstead this summer!
It's really nice that you are able to do that where you live. Thanks for sharing, Roosevelt
When I visited Salt Spring Island, BC Canada, they had several of these throughout the island. My wife and I bought from several of them...a great system
I love the tennis ball idea! It's not a nice shopping experience when you see all these warnings.
This solution actually is just like the theme park in my country where you put your trash in the mouth of a stone 'man', it gets sucked in and the man says 'thank you'. Children are actually asking for and looking for stuff to throw away, and the park looks spotless, without having to ask.
I love how everyone knows you, this seems like a really fun place to live. 🥰
I did this back in 1970's in the summer.
I would sale watermelons in the front yard.
one day I wanted to go swimming but I still wanted to make money.
I put out 10 watermelons and some other produce.
put a bucket out with a hole in the top.
came back that afternoon 7 watermelons was sold. look into
the money bucket all was there even some extra with a note saying
that "I did not have change, I will be back tomorrow after for it,: which
the lady did and I gave her the change
That was really fun! Thanks! In my neighborhood everything would be gone in 5 minutes. Including the shed and plant stands. lol
When did Langley move to Vashon Island? Last time I was there it was on Whidbey. Don't get me wrong I love both.
I live in Langley and I was just thinking that
I live in nj a neighbor of mine grows huge garden every yr he sets up a table and puts up sign and a box 4 money best beefsteaktomatoes ever!!! so nice that pepole can be honest and the whole neigborhood looks out for him it's really cool all of our freind's take the kids with just to teach the honesty lesson kid's get it!!! teach love !!!!
The Foghorn Leghorn idea is great.
I really like this idea! I hope it spreads all over!
these are very common in Kentucky during apple/pumpkin seasons. it works well but you will loose a bit.
I have a honor system farm stand and for the most part people seem to pay & pay the correct amount. Every now & then someone will take fruit/vegetables without paying, but i haven't caught anyone stealing money out of the bucket. I do like the tennis ball & chicken idea though.
Nice! I would probably have a wreck trying to turn around quick enough to get to this if I was to see this in Texas! What a GREAT idea.
Love the tennis ball idea!!!!
Love the tennis balls! Won't work with our stand/property set up. Going to offer etransfer and likely a cash box with frequent emptying. We have many retired neighbors who'll have a birds eye view of the stand so that may help too;)
great to see the family, yet again more fantastic Ideas, thanks again Paul :)
This is absolutely beautiful!
the tennis ball idea is soooooo neat!! kinda fun just to do lol
it's a shame that we have to lockup things in lockboxes and people still seem to think stealing is okay. good thing some are still honest individuals.
love all of it... wish the whole world worked like this!
Great idea! best wishes. I think the majority of people wouldn't dream of doing wrong!
I liked the fierce guard Dogs
This is way cool and I love the pink shirt.
Surprised to find one in back roads of Maine !!
I wish I lived nearby unfortunate im so near a major city now that the farms in distance just cannot do this and the cost per is much higher =( Back when we lived in Northern WI there was a local farmer who sold similar and had just a can out Im guessing for most part people were trust worthy and paid seeing this farmer did it year after year Oh how I miss the acorn squash 4/$1 in season YUM! Thanks for sharing. Good Luck & God Bless.
Entertaining and informative film. Fun way to shop.
Great Idea. Wish I lived near you.
Have seen this same trust in North Carolina mountains
I have to say, I love having a video featuring these simple systems for small farmers, and seeing how people go about it... However, the camera work is so sloppy in parts its hard to watch and I wish your voice was more subdued and thoughtful instead of booming and snarky. It really detracts from what is otherwise an important video. Your voice really dominates what we want to hear and your comments don't contribute to the content. That said, I've enjoyed your videos overall quite a bit!
EdibleAcres OMG.....you are basically saying he and his video is garbage....but you really enjoy the videos?! Nuts.
I agree, he was so obnoxious and kinda rude pointing out the rat trap and loud
I am usually easily turned off, easily, but I enjoyed the entire video...I hope to find ideas for locals who get robbed.
"Evidence that there might be RATS!!!!!!!"
These videos are great, Paul.
-Vidad
Thats perty cool man, good ideal for good people.! thank you
Great stuff Paul.
If these Farm Stands aren't part of CSA they should so the locals can easily find them. Every State has a Community supported agriculture (CSA).
What is community supported agriculture? Community supported agriculture (CSA) is a way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. ~God Bless~
Nobody with a brain thinks they're being abused of stealing if there's a lock box. It's pretty obvious why you'd need it.
I love the hungry chicken cashier system
Pretty cool!
this is really cool
I love this. wont work in las vegas...trust me on that..LOL.
@FreidasGarden haha..me too.
So cool.
very, very cool
I know someone that does this with her extra eggs
thot she was gonna say he made some bear traps
that's a great idea.
don The fatbeeman
Yeah he is most definitely the guy that stole that woman's stuff
nice
@bugtrailer LOL yes! :P
Sell weed clones and retire at 60!
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Why dont you see more of these in black neighborhoods?
+Jerry Reed How would you know what exists in black neighborhoods?
Thanks for sharing...the chicken tennis ball system is great idea. :-)