The Sower's Field • Fall Stewardship • Workbook

Unit 2: Market Operations

"A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight." — Proverbs 11:1

"Lord, may my hands be honest and my words be kind. Grant me the grace to represent Your garden well in the city, showing Your abundance to every customer."

Lesson 2.1: The Merchant's Ledger

1. Pricing for Provision: Calculate the "Community Price" for your harvest items.
Item Weight/Unit Market Rate ($) Neighbor Rate ($) Margin ($)
Heirloom Tomato1 lb$4.00$2.00
Fresh Basil1 bunch$3.00$1.50
Garlic Braid1 unit$12.00$6.00
Potatoes5 lbs$10.00$5.00
2. Value-Added Logic: List 3 ways you can turn raw vegetables into a "Finished Product" to increase the provision for the community.

1. __________________   2. __________________   3. __________________

Creation-CRP: The Repair Bench

The Broken Transaction: A customer buys a bag of spinach, but when they get home, they find a small garden snail inside!

The Fix: Roleplay the apology. "I am sorry for the 'Stowaway'! Our garden is full of life, but we will make it right." What is the best way to compensate them? [ ] A refund [ ] A free bag of carrots [ ] Both!

Lesson 2.2: Representation & Branding

3. Signage Design: Design a professional sign for the "HavenHub Harvest" booth. It must communicate our values (Heirloom, Organic, Faithful Stewardship).
4. The Generosity Report: Track your gifts. In the Kingdom, giving is as important as selling.

Total Items Given Away: ________   |   Estimated Value: $________

Who did these gifts serve? _________________________________________

Signet Challenge: The Ethical Merchant

Task: Independently manage the market booth for one session (2-4 hours). Handle all cash accurately and complete the "Generosity Report" for the day.

Verified by Mentor: [ ] Approved   |   Date: ___________