Sales Regulations
1. The following producer-only vendors will be permitted (with approval) to sell at the market:
- Regional farmers, family members, partners, employees or members of a cooperative farming group
- Cottage food producers committed to sourcing ingredients locally whenever possible
- Artisans of handmade goods.
2. Produce, plants and products sold at the market must be grown or produced by the principal farmer/producer (referred to as “Farmer” or “Producer”) according to items listed on the Application form. Please be as specific as possible. Farmer or Producer must notify the Coordinator in writing any changes to this product list.
3. Wholesale produce is strictly prohibited at the market.
4. The Market reserves the right to inspect and to spot visit any farm or establishment throughout the season. Advance notice will be given and a market employee will arrange a visit with a representative unless otherwise permitted.
5. Produce and products must be of the highest possible quality. Any produce sold as “seconds” for processing must be marked as such. Coordinator reserves the right to remove deteriorated produce.
6. All produce or products labeled “organic” must be third party certified according to USDA standards by a recognized organic certifying agency. Verbal or written declaration of organic status, not certified as required, will result in suspension or termination from the Market.
7. Farmers and Producers must obtain all necessary permits and licenses relating to production and/or marketing of their products and must supply a copy of all documents to the Coordinator by the first day of market attendance.
8. Cottage food production operations shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 901:3-20 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
9. The following non-edible items may be sold at the Market: flowers, plants, dried flowers, dried flower arrangements, vine wreaths, gourds, and beeswax candles provided they are included on the product list submitted with the Application. All materials must be found, grown, foraged and/or produced by Farmer or Producer.
10. Other non-edible items such as personal care products, hand-made crafts and pet food/care products that contain locally sourced ingredients whenever possible are permitted to be sold at the Market.
11. The Market is registered with the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture as a farmers’ market. Under Ohio law, a person at a registered farmers’ market is exempt from the requirement to be licensed as a retail food establishment so long as the person offers for sale:
- Fresh, unprocessed fruits or vegetables
- Properly labeled products of a cottage food production operation
- Maple syrup, sorghum or honey [properly labeled]
- Commercially repackaged food that is not potentially hazardous
A Farmer or Producer who wishes to sell non-exempt products (for example: poultry, eggs, cheese, and meat) at the Market needs to be verified as an approved source, meet all labeling requirements, and obtain any necessary license to sell retail from their local (county and/or city) health department.