*DRAFT* Vendor Application 2025

Haymaker Farmers' Market Vendor Application

Thank you for your interest in our 2025-2026 season!
Applications for competitive consideration are due by 2/21/2025.
Vendors will be notified by 3/5/2025.
Annual Vendor Meeting via Zoom at 7:00 PM on 3/19/2025

There is a $29 non-refundable application fee for first-time applicants only.

Tentative Market Schedule for April 2025 - March 2026 Season:
- Saturdays 9am-1pm (May - October), 10am-1pm (November - April)
- Outdoor (April - November) on Franklin Avenue under the Haymaker Parkway Bridge, Kent, OH
- Indoor (December - March) at United Methodist Church of Kent, Pierson Hall 1435 E. Main St, Kent, OH
Please send any questions to info@haymakermarket.com
Have you previously been a vendor at Haymaker Farmers' Market?*

YesNoNo, but I have been a vendor at the KSU Farmers' Market
How many years have you been a vendor at the Haymaker?*

Vendor Information
Business Name*
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Apartment, Suite, Unit, etc.

CityState

Zip Code
Phone Number*
Email*
The Market Manager will send information to this email during the season.
Describe your business and products in 2-3 sentences.*
By completing and signing the application, you are allowing Haymaker Farmers' Market to use this information for their website and marketing materials.
When did you first start selling your product?*
Enter the number of years you have been in business. If less than one, please include the month, e.g. October 2024.
What other farmers' markets or events have you been a vendor at and for how long?
Website
Instagram
Facebook

Category 1: Raw or minimally processed farm products

Products include: Annual seedlings, Cut flowers, Eggs, Fruit, Herbs, Honey, Maple syrup, Meat, Nursery stock, Vegetables
List the products you will sell by season

We use this information during the Vendor review process to ensure the Market offers a diversity of product offerings throughout the year.
Spring: April, May, June
The Market moves outdoors the first Saturday in April.
Summer: July, August, September
The Market is outdoors.
Fall: October, November, December
The Market moves indoors on the first Saturday of November.
Winter: January, February, March
The Market is indoors during these months.
How much land do you have in production? List by property type.
Do you contract with a third-party to produce your product?*

YesNo
Describe your relationship with the third-party.*
What percentage of your product is the third-party responsible for?*
Are your Category 1 products USDA Certified Organic?*

YesNo
Will you market your produce as: 100% Naturally Grown, Herbicide Free, or Pesticide Free?*

YesNo
Describe your method of weed control, pest control, and fertilization.*

Category 2: Cottage foods and non-refrigerated baked goods

Products include: Baked goods, Coffee beans, Dried herbs, Dried tea, Fruit preserves, Granola, Popcorn
Cannot be potentially hazardous. Must be made from scratch using raw ingredients. Products made from prepared doughs and mixes are not permitted. Practices will be discussed in detail during your site visit.
Do you use ingredients harvested from your farm or a farm within 100 miles of the farmers' market?*

YesNo
For each product or ingredient, list the farm name and location.*
Select all that apply to your baked goods.

100% Fresh, Never FrozenGluten-Free OptionsLow Sugar or No Sugar OptionsVegan Options
Select all that apply to your fruit preserves.

Hand Picked FruitLocal FruitLow Sugar or No Sugar Options

Category 3: Regulated food products

Products include: Acidified foods, Baked goods that require refrigeration, Dairy products, Ready-to-eat food and/or beverages
List all your regulated food products.*
Are your Category 3 products USDA Certified Organic?*

YesNo

Category 4: Farm crafts

Products include: Farm crafts and Service. Farm craft products must be primarily produced from materials grown or harvested by the vendor. Soaps and body products must be made by the vendor using local or agricultural products.
List the farm craft products you will sell and the materials used in the products that you have grown or harvested.*
Artists can apply for Art @ the Market, held the last Saturday of every month, and our December Holiday Markets. Email info@haymakermarket.com for more information.

Haymaker Farmers' Market Vendor Application