P.S. see this: http://www.dailyiowan.com/2013/06/27/Metro/33732.html
On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 6:20 AM, Hugh Thomas <hughthoma...@gmail.com> wrote: > This is a crime in some states. Find out about your state/local laws and > inform your customers that you will enforce this law. I don't think this > will drive away any customers, at least the kind you want to keep. > > On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 6:13 AM, Steven Bibula <sbib...@maine.rr.com> > wrote: > >> A few U-Pick customers are so brazen about their theft that they eat >> berries and apples freely in front of me while coming out of the field >> toward the register. I also see them positively gorging in the field, as >> if this were an AUCE establishment (we charge by the picked pound). I am >> also troubled that the most visible offenders are adults with children, >> teaching those children that theft is okay. >> >> >> >> What do you do to deter theft and improve moral conduct? As a part of >> our effort to awaken the conscience of our customers without offending or >> implicating those who are already self controlled, we are considering >> posting the following text on a tasteful sign at appropriate an location or >> two. >> >> Feedback from you is welcome. Other ideas are welcome too. >> >> >> >> TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: >> >> Please feel free to taste the fruit so you can pick with confidence. >> Because our fruit is also our livelihood, we ask that you please limit >> yourselves and members of your party to a small sample, and enjoy the rest >> after payment. Thank you for your understanding and business! With your >> help, we can continue to provide enjoyable U-Pick experiences for years to >> come. >> >> Gratefully, >> >> The farmers- >> >> >> >> Steven Bibula >> >> Plowshares >> >> Gorham Maine >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> apple-crop mailing list >> apple-crop@virtualorchard.net >> http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop >> >> >
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