Reply to "Farmers Markets"

I haven't done a farmer's market yet, but probably will in the fall.  Regarding samples, I read on someone's blog (can't remember who's) that when she gave samples, people would graze and not buy.  She switched to a "money back guarantee," offering buyers the chance to return to her booth and get their money back if they didn't like the cookies.  More often than not, she said people would return and buy MORE cookies!  I think that's a great way to go.  It tells the buyer you're confident in your product and gives them a "risk-free" way to try your cookies without giving samples away for free.  I think this is going to be the approach I take. There's a big difference between a farmer slicing up produce for samples and cookiers giving away the fruits of their intensive labor.  Hope this helps!