A simple way to earn income from home WITHOUT burning out

Roadside farm stands are popping up everywhere, and for good reason! In this conversation, I’m joined by Rayla to explore why this simple way of selling homemade food has gained so much traction and how it’s becoming a valuable income stream and community touchpoint for so many families. We talk through what it really looks like to start a farm stand from scratch, the time and profitability behind it, and why simplicity matters more than scale. From zoning and logistics to packaging, marketing, and creating an experience people want to return to, this episode offers a realistic look at whether a farm stand could be a good fit for your season and goals!

In this episode, we cover:
Why roadside farm stands are popping up everywhere and what’s driving the renewed interest
What to consider before starting a farm stand, including zoning, cottage food laws, and location
Simple ways to start small with minimal infrastructure and upgrade over time
How distance from the road, visibility, and signage affect foot traffic
Choosing a focused product menu that’s manageable and profitable
The realistic time investment behind baking and restocking a self-serve stand
How to run a shared farm stand with multiple contributors and clear inventory tracking
Why creating an experience matters just as much as the product itself
Packaging choices that work best for self-serve farm stands
Local marketing strategies that actually drive traffic and repeat customers
Whether farm stand oversaturation is a real concern
Income potential and what determines long-term profitability
Where to find resources, recipes, and community support for getting started

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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Check out Rayla’s online course: Farmstand Made Simple: Start, Bake & Sell from Home in 30 Days (ALL INCLUSIVE WORKSHOP) https://farmstandclub.com/shop/market...

Join her LIVE Zoom training every Saturday–teaching people how to start a farmstand or cottage baking business https://farmstandclub.com/

Tune into previous episodes with Flour Barn Bakery:
Episode 244: Turn Your Homemaking Skills into a Business: How to Start a Microbakery with Lily and Ellen https://simplefarmhouselifepodcast.co...
Episode 302: Building a Profitable Business from Home as a Mom: Lessons from a Micro Bakery with Lily https://simplefarmhouselifepodcast.co...

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Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series https://bit.ly/simplesewingcourse
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook https://homesteadliving.com/daily-sou...

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Rayla Collins of Farmstand Club
Website: https://farmstandclub.com/
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