QR codes for farm stands, farmers and CSA shares
A farm stand sells whatever is ready this week, and the sign at the road cannot keep up. A code on the roadside sign opens a page you update each morning with what is picked, what is sold out and when you are open.
For CSAs, a code on the box or the pickup sign opens the weekly share list and recipe ideas.
This is a dynamic QR code: $3 once, and you can change where it points at any time without reprinting. How that works
What should a farm stand QR code open?
The things customers ask on the phone.
- Today's produce and prices.
- Opening hours and the farm's location.
- A CSA sign-up form with the season's share options.
- Directions, parking and whether you take cards.
Where do QR codes work best for a farm?
On the roadside sign, the honesty box, the produce tables and on the bags and boxes customers take home. A code on a bag with a recipe page makes the next visit more likely.
At the roadside, drivers cannot scan from a moving car. A code works best at a pull-off, or on a sign near the stand where visitors have parked.
How do I handle sales with a QR code at an honesty box?
The code can open a payment page that you set up with a payment provider. ThreeDollarQRCode does not process the payment, and you should check the provider's rules and keep a sign that says what to do if payment fails.
| Sign | Size of code | Opens |
|---|---|---|
| Roadside board | 15 to 20 cm | Today's produce and hours |
| Table sign | 4 to 6 cm | Prices and recipe ideas |
| Box or bag sticker | 2.5 to 3 cm | CSA sign-up |
Do QR codes work outdoors on a farm?
Yes, if printed on weatherproof stock and mounted flat. Dust, mud and sun fade ordinary paper, so use laminated or vinyl signs and wipe them clean when you open.
Example signs
Each example code opens threedollarqrcode.com. Your code can open any page you choose.
Questions
Do I need a website?
No. Your code can open a simple page or a social post.
Can I update it every morning?
Yes. Edit the page, or change the address in your edit link.
What if there is no signal at the farm?
Print the hours and main prices on the sign too.
Does it work for U-pick?
Yes, link to a picking guide and hours.
Cost?
$3 once per code.
Get a dynamic QR code for $3
Pay once. Pick the page your code opens, print it wherever you need it, and change the page whenever you like.