LFAFM Vendor Application

LFA FARMERS MARKET VENDOR APPLICATION

SECTION #2: ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
Business Name*
If you don't have one yet, simply put "TBD"
What is the core of your business?*
What year was your business established?*
Is this a family-run business?*
Number of business generations*
How many generations has your business been around?
Have you ever consigned before?*
Do you make any "prepared" foods?*
For example, jams, jelly, breads, cookies, salsa, etc...
Do you have a state license to create/sell food?*
For example, you have a license with MDARD and are NOT considered a "Cottage Food" business...
Please describe all the items you wish to sell*
Where else do you sell your products?*
If you don't currently sell anywhere else, simply put "N/A"
What is special about your business and why should we consider selling your products?*
Where do you source your ingredients/materials to create your products?*

LFA FARMERS MARKET VENDOR APPLICATION

SECTION #3: ABOUT YOUR PRODUCTS
Do you have labels for your products?*
Do you have barcodes for your products?*
Are you satisfied with the DESIGN of your current product labels?*
Are you satisfied with the PRICE of your current product labels?*
How would you rate your satisfaction with your current supplier of product packaging?*
Do you want to sell at more farmers markets (or events) but can't due to time/labor constraints?*
Are your meats processed at a USDA facility?*
Are your eggs washed in a licensed kitchen?*
Did you G.R.C. your product(s)?*
For example, did you GROW the produce, RAISE the animal that led to the end-product (i.e. meat, wool, value-added bi-product, etc) or CRAFT the item (i.e. you made the soap, you made the salsa, you made the bread, etc)? We consider an “artisan” anyone that makes/upcycles something; food or non-food.

LFA FARMERS MARKET VENDOR APPLICATION

SECTION #4: HOW YOU MANAGE AND PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
Do you currently sell any products online?*
Do you accept PayPal payments?*
Do you accept credit card payments?*
Credit card processor you use
Do you accept Venmo payments?*
Do you have business liability insurance?*
Do you have cyber security insurance?*
Do you have crop or farm insurance?*

LFA FARMERS MARKET VENDOR APPLICATION

SECTION #6: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I vow my submission is truthful and accurate*

Yes
If accepted, I promise to visit all LFA Farmers Market locations I sell at to restock within a reasonable amount of time if requested by LFA*

Yes
If accepted, I promise to adhere to the LFA Farmers Market non-compete radius (5 miles from any LFAFM location)*

Yes
Yes, I agree to receive marketing communications via text and/or email

Yes
Signature*

Clear
Vendor Terms & Conditions Key Take-Aways
- You set the retail price, we can adjust if needed & earnings are calculated based on what is charged to the customer (see agreement above for details)
- 5 mile non-complete radius around any LFA Farmers Market location
- 30-35% consignment + up to $0.25 per transaction fee (depending on what you sell)
- Though chances are slim, we do not payout for lost/damaged/stolen items
- No upfront fees or rent, you only get charged when something of yours sells
- We payout once a month via direct deposit
- Vendors get discounts on Local Farm Alliance business services
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LFA FARMERS MARKET VENDOR APPLICATION