Opportunities

• Multiple farmers' markets in urban and rural areas provide regular opportunities for purchasing bulk eggs. In rural areas, it may be possible to make a deal directly with the farm for bulk eggs. Outside of farmers' markets, buyers can inquire at local grocery outlets, such as New Seasons or Whole Foods.
  
  

Considerations

• The usual advantage in buying bulk, which is purchasing at a lower price, also applies when buying eggs in bulk. Barbara Eberhardt of Raynblest Farm in Elkton, Oregon mentions a $1.00 discount off every dozen of bulk eggs purchased. For their business in particular, the minimum quantity constituting a bulk amount varies and depends upon supply and demand.
  
  

Preparations

• Having a plan for using your bulk eggs will prevent waste due to eggs spoiling. The book "The Fat Flush Foods" notes that when properly refrigerated, eggs may not spoil at all. However, eggs can age more in one day when unrefrigerated than than in one week when refrigerated. At Oregon farmers' markets, it's common to see unrefrigerated eggs.