a lot of small family farms have honor system. i used to let people come in for u-pick strawberries and fruit. also honey and during tomato season. until my insurance said that i cant do that and i will have to pay extra on the premium. even if i kept it hush hush, the homeless/drug addicts started moving in and trashing the place. it became a genuine liability risk. so i had to fence as much as i could and put up signs.

didnt make a difference to the thieves. i have had a tractor, a trailer and multiple metal trellis systems and greenhouse building materials stolen anyways. but my honor system farm stand doesnt exist anymore. to even put up a farm stand, i have to get a special permit. the regulations are killing small farms.

i live in central washington, lots of fruit growers have unattended cash only fruit stands along the roads. its good for everyone; fresh as possible fruit for me, easy money for farmer.

they usually have cameras and the community usually comes together to catch anyone screwing around.

Make sure there are by being one.

I was fortunate to have meet some :D

The last paragraph with line about selling bridge :) it feels like i was seating there and heard them laugh together :D