What is Small Quantities?
Small-quantity purchasing means you can buy individual products from a farm without committing to bulk orders, subscriptions, or minimum purchases. This might mean a single steak, a dozen eggs, a pound of ground beef, or a jar of honey. Not all farms offer this — many have minimums — but those that do make it easy to sample their products.
Why Small Quantities matters
Small-quantity options lower the barrier to entry for people new to buying farm-direct. You can try a farm's products before committing to a larger order, compare multiple farms, or simply buy what you need for the week. For farms, offering small quantities attracts new customers who may eventually become regular bulk buyers.
What to look for
Check whether the farm has a minimum order requirement. Some farms that sell small quantities do so at farmers markets or through their farm store, while their online ordering may have minimums. Ask about sampling options or introductory boxes that let you try a variety of products.
