DIY Farm Stand: For Selling Eggs & Other Farm Produce

Build your own DIY farm stand with these easy steps! Includes basic instructions and a woodworking plan is available as well.

With the current egg supply chain issues and prices, I decided to finally build the farm stand that I’ve been planning for the past year or two. This was one of those projects that I’m embarrassed that I procrastinated on because it was quite fast to build. The painting took me a bit more time, but it was a pretty low key project. The final results are really satisfying! What do you think?

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How to Build a Farm Stand

Supplies

For the Legs: 2x4x8s, pressure treated https://homedepot.sjv.io/GJY4m
For the Rest of the Structure: 2x4x8s, prime stud https://homedepot.sjv.io/m535PM
T-11: I used a thicker piece that I had leftover for the back, but used 1/4″ for the rest because it was cheaper and lighter weight.
Ryobi Drill https://homedepot.sjv.io/a1EdkQ
Sander- Ryobi Cordless CAT Sander https://homedepot.sjv.io/x9xJ4d
Ryobi Table Saw https://homedepot.sjv.io/JrGdXa
Miter Saw https://homedepot.sjv.io/BXrdaL
Kreg Pocket Hole System (big one) https://homedepot.sjv.io/2rPRxg
Black barn/fence paint

Step by Step Process

You can find the woodworking plan for this project in my store, but I’m going to walk you through the basic process for building the farm stand.

Step 1: Build the frame of the stand.

We used pocket screws for a lot of this, built the sides first, then connected them with the trim pieces for the front and the back.

Partially built DIY wooden farm stand frame showing side panels connected with front trim pieces.

Once built, the frame looked like this:

Completed wooden frame of DIY farm stand, ready for shelves and finishing details.

Step 2: Add wood to the sides and back.

We added T-11 for the back, sides, and (in the picture) the front. I ended up deciding to remove the front piece.

DIY farm stand with T-11 siding panels installed on the sides, back, and front before removal.

Step 3: Cut the wood for your countertop and bottom shelf.

Wood boards cut and ready to install as the countertop and bottom shelf for a DIY farm stand.

Step 4: Cut a hole for the cooler if desired, and any 5 gallon buckets (or otherwise).

DIY farm stand wood countertop with circular holes cut out for a cooler and 5-gallon buckets.

Step 5: Paint and add a cash box. You want to ensure this is screwed into the stand so it can’t be easily stolen.

Painted farm stand with mounted cash box securely attached to the wooden frame.

Step 6: I also built planters to attach to either side. I need to fill them with soil and plants still, but I think this is a lovely touch to the stand.

DIY farm stand with wooden side planters attached, ready to be filled with soil and plants.

Step 7: Move the stand down to the curb, and attach the planters and roof.

I attached the roof after moving because the roofing choices I prefer are either sharp (metal panels) or easily breakable (the plastic panels). Even if I’d used plywood and shingles, this would make the stand heavier so I likely would have finished it by the curb.

And here it is!

Finished DIY farm stand positioned at the curb with roof and side planters attached, ready for use.

We finally added flowers and it looks SO PRETTY!

DIY farm stand at the curb, fully assembled with colorful flowers in attached planters, creating a charming and inviting display.

Wooden DIY farm stand frame with attached planters and roof, ready for painting and finishing touches

If you want a variant for any specific platform, just let me know!

If you want the full plan, make sure to check out the woodworking plan for this DIY Farm Stand in my store! Thanks!

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