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Startup Research
Matt88
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Hello.
I am researching a startup which allows gardeners to profit from their produce and the buyers to benefit from a healthier lifestyle. I would be delighted if you could take five minutes to fill in my survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/63DPJPQ
Thank you for your time.
Matt
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Nice idea Matt, I found even with my small veg plot this year I got a surplus at times, offsetting the costs would always help.
Hi GemmaJF. Thanks for the feedback. Its great to have some support with the idea. I had exactly the same problem. A small plot with big yields led to a lot of surplus and some waste which ended up in the compost.
As I grow on an allotment site, even if I wanted to, it's against the rules to sell excess crops
Hi Matt I would love to know locally where to purchase excess veg/honey from a local gardener bee keeper, rather than a shop - think you have a great idea
Hi all thank you for the wonderful feedback.
Fleurisa - thats food for thought. I have done a quick google search and found this:http://www.organiclea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/sellingallotmentproduce.pdf
There seems to be a bit of a grey area surrounding selling from allotments so thank you for making me aware of this.
Edd - I agree!
StillLearning - The idea for the business is to put communities of veg gardeners and other related producers in touch with one another but in a slightly different way.
Philippa smith2 - You have read my mind, I'm looking to scale the whole idea of selling surplus from your gate.
It's just a thought but ..........
On the point of selling produce from your allotment. , I wonder if it's same as running a business from your home , would it be classed as a business ? And would you be expected to pay more in the allotment charges, would it be looked at like a market garden ???
Thanks philippa....... my questions answered in one ! Even in a rant!!!!
Must admit I did at first find it odd that it was against the rules , though looking at your explanation of the allotment association it is understandable.