Tag Archives: farmers

How to Make Money at the Farmers Market

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Scale Man

Selling produce and vegetables at the market can be fun and rewarding. It also can be and should be profitable. We want to share the article below. First thing is make sure you plan ahead. No one likes to show … Continue reading →

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National Farmers Market Week

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Scale Man

The 16th annual Farmers’ Market Week runs from Sunday August 2nd through Saturday, August 8th. Of course we all know Farmers Markets are a great thing. The wonderful fruits and vegetables provide local customers with nutritious produce and provide local … Continue reading →

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Farmers Markets are Opening Up In Your Area!

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Scale Man

It’s an exciting time of the year isn’t it? Spring time is here and for many folks that means it is time to go to the local farmers market and pick up some farm fresh fruits and vegetables. Of course … Continue reading →

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Product Spotlight: CAS ER Junior Retail Scale

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Scale Man

Digital price computing scales like the CAS ER JR are designed to take all the guess work out of pricing. These general purpose computing scales for direct sale of commodities in stores such as supermarkets, delicatessens and groceries are designed … Continue reading →

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Is There Still A Hanging Produce Scale For Sale That’s Certified Legal For Trade?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Scale Man

We usually focus on the digital retail scales that you see at the market each week but today we wanted to look at a classic scale you’ve probably seen at a produce market. You would be surprised at how often … Continue reading →

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Retail, Calculating, Or Certified Scales, Which is it?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Scale Man

The scales that we usually talk about each month can be referred to as quite a few different names. Some folks call them retail scales while others prefer to say they are scales for computing the price per pound. Others … Continue reading →

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Buy New Produce Scales Or Keep My Old Hanging Scales?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Scale Man

A few times a year we’ll get an email or a call from someone who will ask about digital scales. Basically they are fishing for scale knowledge to determine if it makes sense for them to scrap their old hanging … Continue reading →

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What is the best farmers market scale?

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Scale Man

As the title suggests this article is going to focus on one topic. What is the best farmers market scale? This can be a tough choice since there are many good choices in the market place. Often the same brands … Continue reading →

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Affordable Price And Brand Name Durability

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Scale Man

Can you buy a scale for weighing produce at the farmers market that is built tough and priced reasonably? The answer is yes and take a look at the CAS ER Jr legal for trade scale which is portable and … Continue reading →

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Ohaus Retail Scales Offer Brand Name Quality

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Scale Man

Designed from the ground up as a portable retail scale with a small footprint and battery power, the RA combines a bright, backlit LCD display on front and back of the housing with a 7.9 X 11.4 inch stainless steel … Continue reading →

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