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Over 200 Pick-Your-Own (PYO) farms across the state offer one of the most fun ways for consumers to enjoy locally grown foods. Many farmers have transitioned from wholesaling to retailing via farmstands, PYO, and farmers' markets. These options, which eliminate the middle level cost of distribution, gives the farmer the opportunity for higher profitablility.

If you offer PYO, and would like to be listed in the state-wide PYO publication, contact Rick LeBlanc.

If you would like to be a member with the Mass. Association of Roadside Stands and PYO farms, which includes you on their consumer directory, visit them at www.MassFarmstands.com. To receive a copy of their directory, click here.

Every PYO farm should display a poster board which states the law regarding liability. Copies of these can be furnished from Mass. Farm Bureau at 508-881-4766.

Text of the law regarding Pick-Your-Own:

M.G.L. CH 128 section 2E

For more information, contact Rick LeBlanc.

Related Links:

Mass. Association of Farmstands and PYO Farms (MARS)

Copy of MARS Farmstand & PYO Directory

 
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