You-Pick

[1] A PYO farm might be preferred by people who like to select fresh, high quality, vine-ripened produce themselves at lower prices.

U-pick operations serve as an alternative selling method that, depending on the type of produce a farmer grows and the farm's customer base, it can supplement other marketing strategies.

Owner-operators must identify the number of similar farmers in the area and the type of crops they produce and services offered, so as not to flood the market.

Sampling is generally allowed while out on the fields, but Pick-Your-Own (PYO) farms charge customers by the weight of produce they have picked.

Some PYO farms charge a small refundable deposit on entry to discourage a minority of customers from eating produce without paying.