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RULES OF THE HENRY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET/HAMPTON OPEN MARKET The Henry County Farmers Market is sponsored by the Henry County Extension VENDOR SELECTION Vendors for the Henry County Farmers Market will be "juried” in {preselected) by the Vendor Review Committee focusing on: product quality, the Henry County Farmers Market mission, Market mix, and prior Henry County Farmers Market vendor history {if any). Duplicate products may be denied. Henry County Farmers Market vendors who have not adhered to guidelines and policies in the past may also be denied. Priority will be given to those farmers, producers, and artisans whose products are 100% locally grown or produced, display any unusual or unique characteristics, and/or offer product variety to the Market. Since a wide product mix is desired, vendors will be selected based on the following product categories: 70% produce, cut flowers and plants; 20% prepared and various-added goods; 10% crafts/artisan-type goods. {Product mix may be adjusted based on seasonal-growing fluctuations and other factors.) Vendors may be approved as full season, monthly, bi-weekly {every other week), and weekly, or "one-time." Those vendors who have duplicate products may be put on a waiting list, and fill in as standby or last minute vendors when full season and monthly vendors cannot attend. All vendors must provide proof of liability insurance.
VENDOR FEES. HOURS AND CALENDAR)
Weekly: $10.00 (paid weekly) (4th week $5.00)
Hours:
Setup: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Take down: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Dates of Operation: Fridays2:00pm to 6:00pm May 28 until produce is not available.
1. Sellers must reside and produce the items they sell within 50-mile radius of Henry
2. A small amount of resale of locally grown produce may be allowed only when vendors bring 3. Intentional deception of a product's origin is cause for termination. 4. The Market will operate from May thru October or until growers decide to close. Exact dates and times to be determined annually.
5. All food items must meet state and local health regulations. All produce must be top quality.
6. No animals may be sold or given away at the market. (No pets allowed in the Market)
7. Vendors will use signage at their stalls listing the name of their farm, location, and product name, and variety. All prices must be clearly posted.
8. Vendors will provide the following for their use: tables, chairs, tablecloths, scales, bags for customers, extension cords and etc..
9. Vendors are responsible for maintaining their spaces in a clean and sanitary condition, and are
10. Vendors with assigned stalls, who are unable to attend a Market day, must contact the Market Manager as soon as possible so the stalls may be used for another vehicle or purpose.
11. Representatives of certified farmers may sell the produce of the certified farmer at the market provided that the representative provides a signed authorization of said representation on the day of sale.
12. Products which can be sold include:
• Any vegetable grown by the seller from seed, sets, seedlings or other propagation method
• Any fruit, nuts, and berries grown by the seller from trees, bushes, or vines on the sellers property
• Any plant grown by the seller from seed, seedling, transplants, cutting or other propagation method but must have a live plant license
• Eggs (Governed by Georgia egg law) Must have Candler's License
• Honey produced by the seller's bees.
• Cut or dried flowers grown by the seller
• Crafts may be sold, provided the crafts are homemade, and fit the general theme of the Farmers Market.
• Baked Goods
14. Products that cannot be sold include:
• Products that are governed by specific Federal and State laws.
• Meat products (Governed by Georgia meat compliance laws).
• Dairy products (Governed by Georgia dairy law)
• Low Acid/Acidified foods (Canned Vegetables, Pickles, Salsa etc.) unless the producer is licensed (meets all requirements) and has completed the Better Process Control School.
• Organic Products from growers without an organic certification cannot be
sold as Organic
15. Children, must be supervised by an adult, to be allowed to be involved in sales at the
vendor's truck. (Children are not to be left alone) 16. NO ALCOHOL / NO TOBACCO use allowed. 17. Vendors will be allowed to sell from their trucks and no permanent structures will be allowed. Display tables may be used but must be transported out of market facility at close of Market.
18. When the market closes vendors will leave no trace of their presence in the Market
19. Disputes will be resolved by the Market Board and no discussions of conflicts will be allowed during market hours.
20. The Market manager has the authority to prohibit the sale of any product that does not conform to market standards.
21. Vendors may not sublet stall space or share it with another vendor unless they have received permission from the Market Manager.
22. Vendors may sell only those products applied for and approved on their 2010 application. Products may be added at a later time only with permission from the Market Manager.
23. Vendors are required to keep their products, chairs, tables, and equipment inside their stall boundaries.
24. No end of market discounts
25. All scales used must be inspected
26. Failure to follow Henry County Farmers Market rules may result in dismissal from the market.
27. Vendors are responsible for complying with all applicable tax laws
28. All concessions - will be regulated by the market manager. No prepared food or drinks are to be sold by unapproved vendors.
29. All Market Promotional Materials will be controlled by the Market Committee and no outside promotional material will be allowed, (i.e. T-shirts, Hats, etc.)
30. Organic produce must be certified
HENRY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET2010 SEASON VENDOR APPLICATION
Please read the Rules & Regulations completely before filling out this application! Mail completed application to:
City of Hamptonc/o Candy FranklinPO BOX 400Hampton, GA 30228
Farm or Business name: Contact Person: Farm or Business Address: City: State: Zip: Mailing address if different than above___City: State: Zip:
Home Phone:_________________ Business Phone: _______________________
Cell Phone:___________________ Email: __________________________________
Do we have your permission to publish your business contact information on our Do you have liability insurance? Yes_______ No_______ Liability Insurance is recommended. Growing County______________________________
Are You Certified Organic? Will your product be harvested in time to attend all markets? Yes:________ No:___
(if no, please give the date you anticipate being able to start attending the markets so we List all products that you that you would like to sell at the Market. (CAUTION: vendors setting items they have not listed or had approved by market manager will be banned from the market) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________All New craft vendors must enclose non-returnable photos of their work with this application submission. The Henry County Farmers Market will not be held liable for any injury, theft, or damages of any kind. Vendors should obtain their own liability insurance. By signing this application, you agree that you have completely read, understand, agree with and will follow all Rules & Regulations of The Henry County Farmers Market, failure to do so will put you at risk of being denied participation in the Market You also agree by signing this document that you or any representative of your farm or business will hold Henry County Farmers Market, Henry County Board of Commissioners, and/or any of its representatives harmless for and against alt claims including but not limited to injury, theft, or damages of any kind. Signature:____________________________________ Date:______________ Please print the name of the above signer: __________________________________ |
