Simplify your next trip to the farmers market by using a grocery shopping cart to effortlessly carry your precious cargo; your fruits, vegetables or other farmer’s market products. Attempting to carry too much produce has undesired side effects: Frustration, back strain, dropping produce on the ground, or missing out on items you’d really like to have, but cannot get because your arms are already full! In order to make your shopping cart experience at the farmers market successful, keep these tips in mind while searching for the perfect grocery cart to suit your needs. One: Get a cart that is easy to assemble. It should easily unfold and lock into place. Two: Get a cart with sturdy wheels, as often, the road leading to and through the farmers market is plagued with potholes or uneven ground. Plus, you’ll most likely be walking through crowds of people Three: Be sure the cart is light and easy to maneuver, even when full. Although light in weight, it should be built with rugged construction. Four: Be sure the cart you choose has a tight mesh or wire basket. Cloth is also a popular alternative. The key is that smaller items do not fall out! Five: Make sure the cart you choose is weatherproof! Stain resistant, water resistant and sun-fade resistant are all pluses! Six: Do you and your shopping cart need to climb a lot of stairs? There are carts made to serve this very purpose. They are built with a special wheel system that makes stair climbing a breeze. Seven: Like to keep your produce away from your meat? Look for a bag system with compartments or added pockets for easy separation of items. Eight: Before buying, check for product reviews. If you find a cart that appears to suit your needs, check it out before buying! See what others have to say. Paying attention to these tips will help you succeed in purchasing the right farmers market cart to suit your needs. But say none of those options ensnare you. You just don’t like the idea of putting all your produce in one open cart, unorganized, or packed with so many layers your produce gets squashed! Or, you cannot afford a compartmentalized bag. One company has a solution. It’s called the “Hook and Go” system. It is the size of a golf pull-cart, with sturdy wheels, and rather than the usual wire or bag system, it uses a hanging system. A durable bar allows you to easily hang bags on either side of the bar. Ideal for keeping produce or other farmer’s market products organized. Category:Home › Home • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 2 • Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars? — part 1 • Should the crew of the Sea Shepherd board whaling ships? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 13 • Grandparents: Can blogging chronicle your genealogy? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 12 • Are teachers unions the cause of public school problems today? • Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat? — part 11