Farm stands are flourishing across Mason, providing both fresh local products to consumers and important income for entrepreneurial families, though some owners have recently needed to add security measures.
- Farm stands in Mason have grown in popularity, offering everything from flowers to vegetables and handmade goods.
- For many owners, these small businesses provide significant household income while allowing flexibility.
- Some stands have added security cameras after experiencing theft during the summer months.
These small-scale agricultural businesses operate primarily on the honor system, creating direct connections between growers and their communities.
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Mason farm stands flourish while owners address security concerns
Elizabeth Springer started her Mason farm stand last year, initially selling just flowers before expanding to include crafts, cards, vegetables, bread, and jam.
“I run a farm stand!” Springer said. “It’s really grown quickly. I started just last July, we had flowers only and then I added crafts, some cards.”…