Show FARM arti 1 TOPICS lipics PRODUCE STAND IS streamline STYLE rickety stations are not business getters by W C harrington farm engineering specialist massachusetts state college service streamlining has hit the farm pro produce duce stand instead of the ha haphazard P heap of vegetables under a scrawling sign the farmer is now putting up well designed buildings landscaping the grounds and going after business in a businesslike way the day of the rickety farm produce stand is done roads are smoother cars are faster and the farmer who wants to keep his share of the city drivers business is changing his old stand to meet the new conditions the following are listed as the most important points for consideration in laying out the farm produce stand for this summers business the station should be visible for several hundred feet so that prospective purchasers may recognize it and make necessary decisions in time to drive in the highway approach should be level for several hundred feet in either direction highways divided by parkways park ways a are re often less desirable for the location of a station than where there is no separation stations located near crossroads or slight curves often enjoy a larger number of customers because of the slowing down of cars the building should be suitably and artistically designed pleasing color schemes unmarred by miscellaneous advertising signs are most desirable shade trees nearby groves shrubbery and a well kept lawn often make an attractive stopping place but they should not interfere with parking or visibility the site should be level with ample parking space so arranged that traffic will not be interrupted ease of access is to be preferred to ease of exit attractive signs should be erected in a conspicuous location the signs should be so lettered that the station and its purpose can be ascertained while the driver is at a distance there should be an ample supply P ly of pure water suitable drainage should be provided not only for the parking surface but for sewage and other waste water the parking surface should be dressed with small gravel or crushed stone where the station is to be open after dark suitable yard sign and station lighting will be found helpful |