The Structure of a Roadside Stand

A roadside stand is a way for farmers to sell their produce in a place with (hopefully) high visibility. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service has an article titled "Roadside Stands" which details important considerations to make before starting a roadside stand.  

"Location is usually the most important factor for potential customers of roadside stands, but location plays into a larger consumer desire for convenience. Even for consumers dedicated to purchasing and eating locally grown foods, a convenient location and shopping environment will be a key to maintaining customer loyalty. Part of convenience includes maintaining a safe and accessible area for sales; for example, even if your sweet corn or strawberries are the freshest and sweetest around, locating your stand where it is difficult or dangerous to park and shop may deter potential customers."

It's important to note that a roadside stand is a retail business, so you must follow all rules/guidelines that apply for other retail businesses like "making sure to use proper weights and measures equipment, sales tax, and keeping an adequate supply of change on hand for transactions."