How to find a local farmers market?
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Search online directories and databases: Many organizations maintain online directories of farmers markets in specific regions or across the country. Some examples include Local Harvest, the USDA Farmers Market Directory, and the Farmers Market Coalition. These directories often include information on how to become a vendor at the markets listed.
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Check with your local agricultural extension office: The local agricultural extension office can often provide information on farmers markets in your area and how to become a vendor.
How to find a local farmers market
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Contact your state department of agriculture: Many state departments of agriculture maintain lists of farmers markets and may have information on how to become a vendor.
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Contact your local Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber of Commerce may have information on farmers markets in the area and can connect you with the market organizers.
How to find a local farmers market
- Attend farmers markets as a customer: While at the market, speak with the market organizers and vendors to learn more about the process of becoming a vendor.
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Join a farmers market association: Some regions have farmers market associations that support and promote the markets in the area. Joining an association can provide access to resources and networking opportunities.
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Use social media and online classifieds: Many farmers markets use social media to promote their events and recruit vendors. You can also use online classifieds, such as Craigslist, to find and contact market organizers directly.
How to find a local farmers market
Here is a list of 25 websites where you can find information on farmers markets and food vendor events:
- Local Harvest (https://www.localharvest.org/)
- USDA Farmers Market Directory (https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/farmersmarkets)
- Farmers Market Coalition (https://www.farmersmarketcoalition.org/)
- American Farmland Trust (https://www.farmland.org/resources/find-a-farmers-market/)
- Eatwell Guide (https://www.eatwellguide.org/)
- Farmers Market Network (https://www.farmersmarketnetwork.org/)
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (https://www.sare.org/resources/farmers-markets)
- Pick-A-Pepper (https://www.pickapepper.com/)
- Farmers Market Online (https://www.farmersmarketonline.com/)
- Farm Fresh RI (https://www.farmfreshri.org/food/farmers-markets)
- Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund (https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/find-a-market/)
- Eat Wild (https://www.eatwild.com/products/)
- Green People (https://www.greenpeople.org/FarmersMarkets.cfm)
- Eat Well Guide (https://www.eatwellguide.org/i.php?pd=Home)
- Local Dirt (https://www.localdirt.com/)
- Real Time Farms (https://www.realtimesfarms.com/)
- Eat Boston (https://www.eatboston.com/farmers-markets/)
- FoodRoutes Network (https://www.foodroutes.org/find-good-food/search-food-map/)
- Local Line (https://www.localline.ca/find-food)
- Growers Market Online (https://www.growersmarketonline.com/)
- Find Good Food (https://www.findgoodfood.info/)
- Eat Well Guide (https://www.eatwellguide.org/i.php?pd=Home)
- The Good Food Finder (https://www.thegoodfoodfinder.com/index.php)
- Eat Well Guide (https://www.eatwellguide.org/i.php?pd=Home)
- Farmers Market Finder (https://www.farmersmarketfinder.org/)
License or Permit | Description |
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Business license | Required for any business operating within a particular jurisdiction |
Food handling permit | Required to ensure that the food being sold is prepared and handled in a safe manner |
Health permit | Required to ensure that the food being sold meets all health and safety standards |
Agriculture permit | Required to sell products that you have grown or raised on your farm |
Farmer's market vendor permit | Required to sell products at a farmers market |
Sales tax permit | Required to collect and remit sales tax on products that are subject to sales tax |
Food establishment permit | Required depending on the type of food being sold and how it is packaged |
Mobile food vendor permit | Required to sell food from a mobile unit, such as a food truck or cart |
Temporary event permit | Required to sell food at a temporary event, such as a fair or festival |
Alcoholic beverages permit | Required to sell alcoholic beverages |