Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor with Community Farmers Markets (CFM)! CFM is a nonprofit organization that oversees four weekly farmers markets serving the Atlanta area. CFM aims to create a local food infrastructure for long-term sustainability and meaningful community impact. We seek producers, programs, and partnerships that uphold environmental, social, and economic integrity.

Every vendor within our market community is carefully screened to select a diverse group of businesses that will provide our customers with access to the highest quality locally produced food and goods.

All applicants must meet the following Requirements and Vendor Criteria. To complete the Vendor Application ALL relevant licenses, permits, and other documents must be submitted along with payment for the Application Fee. 

Community Farmers Markets actively endeavors to be an anti-racist organization. We value inclusivity and diversity as core to our mission regardless of race, color, gender, age, orientation, ability, or country of origin. We also recognize the existence of institutional barriers to marketplace opportunities. In an effort to incorporate these values into our spaces, we are offering an option to provide financial assistance towards the vendor application fee for historically disenfranchised persons or groups. First-time vendors may fill out this form prior to completing the 2025 Vendor Application to request a 50% application fee discount. Please allow up to a week to acquire the discount code to complete the 2025 Vendor Application.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th

Vendor Criteria and Required Documents

You can learn more about CFM’s acceptance criteria in the Vendor Acceptance Rubric.

At the time of submitting your application, all vendors are required to submit the following documentation: 

• Business License
• Department of Agriculture and/or Department of Health certifications, as required by your business
• Application Fee 

Additional Farmer Requirements

• Farm and Crop Plans 
  • A map or aerial view of the farm
  • Anticipated crops intended to be planted, and harvest timeline. We may ask for updated crop plans and harvest dates throughout the season.
• Farm site inspection by CFM staff as part of the application process
• Mobile Meat License (meat producers only)
• Candling License (egg producers only)
• Dairy Manufacturer’s License (cheese producers only)
• Cottage License or Food Establishment License (farms selling value-added products only) 

Additional Product Requirements (for non-agricultural goods)

• Ingredient and sourcing lists for all products

• Recent ingredient receipts (packaged and ready to eat vendors only)

• Product label images 

• Product samples for New Vendors

• Product photos (arts & crafts only) 

CFM reserves the right to request additional information from vendors during the application process and throughout the market season, including but not limited to updated farm plans, planting and harvesting information, supplier information, or information deemed important to CFM staff. CFM also reserves the right to request farm visits or production site visits if questions or concerns regarding products arise.

Click here for listing of all market addresses and dates of operation

You will only be considered for markets that you have designated on this page. The number of markets for which you are applying must correspond with application fee payments on the final page! If payment is submitted incorrectly, CFM will place a hold on application processing and request additional fees.

Please select which markets you are applying for by indicating your preferred attendance frequency: 

Placement Notes

We accept applicants offering products unique to those already available at that market and only a small percentage of new vendors are accepted each season. Vendors are chosen based on what is the best fit overall for that particular market. View our 2024 vendors here for reference. 

We cannot guarantee any vendors their preferred attendance frequency. If accepted as a rotating or monthly vendor, CFM management will work with you to develop a market schedule prior to the start of the season.

For Arts and Crafts Vendors applying to all markets:

Please note craft vendor spaces are limited. Priority is given to functional crafts, such as pottery and jewelry. This decision is based on sales data tracked within the markets.

For New Vendors applying to Grant Park Farmers Market:

Please note before applying that there is extremely limited space available for all new vendors at the Grant Park Farmers Market. Grant Park WILL NOT be taking new bath & body, candle, bakeries, prepared foods, arts & crafs, or dog treat vendors in 2025.

CFM supports sustainable farming practices and a sustainability assessment is a requirement of the Vendor Application process. Although we do not require vendors to be USDA Certified Organic or CNG Certified, we use Organic and Certified Naturally Grown standards as the baseline for selecting vendors. Any pesticides, herbicides, GMO seeds, or synthetic fertilizers used on your property must be disclosed at the time of completing the Vendor Application. 

• CFM aims to select small, local, and diversified farms within a 200-mile radius of the city of Atlanta.
• The proximity of your farm's location will be considered in the application process. 
• Reselling produce without approval is strictly prohibited. We may permit reselling or selling on behalf of a colleagues' products ONLY if the farm has undergone CFM approval and you receive prior written approval from CFM management
  • All products not grown on your farm must be labeled as such, meeting the criteria of the City of Atlanta Farmers Market Ordinance.
  • Preference is given to producers representing their own products. Market management reserves the right to ask a vendor to cease sales of resold products should a producer of the product be found for that market. 
• All foraged food must be pre-approved by CFM Management and clearly labeled as “wild” or “foraged.”
• For egg producers, an Egg Candling License is required.
  
  

Required Documents 

At this time, please upload the following documents 

• Farm Plan - Crops intended to be planted by season 
• Map of your farm (hand-drawn is permissible) or aerial image of your farm
• Certified Naturally Grown or USDA Organic Certification, if applicable 
• Liability Insurance
• Business Insurance (if your license is in renewal, send us your most recent)

*** PLEASE FORMAT ALL UPLOADED FILE NAMES with YOUR "BUSINESS NAME-DOCUMENT TYPE"   Example: Happy Farm-CNG Certification ****

Additional Documents 

If you are planning to sell any additional products aside from Raw Agricultural products including eggs, live plants, or value-added products please upload the following documents: 

CFM supports sustainable farming practices and a sustainability assessment is a requirement of the Vendor Application process. Although we do not require vendors to be USDA Certified Organic or CNG Certified, we use Organic and Certified Naturally Grown standards as the baseline for selecting vendors.                    

• CFM aims to select small, local, and diversified farms within a 200-mile radius of the city of Atlanta.
• The proximity of your farm's location will be considered in the application process. 
• Reselling is not permitted without approval. We may permit you to sell a colleagues' products if the farm has undergone CFM approval and you receive prior written approval from the Director of Operations.
  • All products not grown on your farm must be labeled as such, meeting the criteria of the City of Atlanta Farmers Market Ordinance, regardless of which CFM market you are vending at.
• For meat producers, a Mobile Meat License is required.
• For egg producers, an Egg Candling License is required.
• For cheese producers, a Dairy Manufacturer's License is required. 
• Meat products treated with growth hormones will not be accepted into the market.

Required Documents 

At this time, please upload the following documents 

• Farm Plan - List of animals and the number of animals (per breed) raised on your farm
• Map of your farm (hand drawn is permissible) or Aerial Image of your farm 
• Liability Insurance 
• Business License
• Certified Naturally Grown or USDA Organic Certification, if applicable 
• Licensing for mobile meat license, egg candling license, and/or dairy manufacturing license

*** PLEASE FORMAT ALL UPLOADED FILE NAMES with YOUR "BUSINESS NAME-DOCUMENT TYPE" Example: Happy Farm-CNG Certification ****

Additional Documents 

If you are planning to sell any additional products aside from Raw Agricultural products including eggs or value-added products please upload the following documents: 

Definitions & Licensing

Value-Added producers are vendors who are actively involved and invested in the processing of an artisan product sold at market. All food products sold at CFM markets must be prepared in an appropriately certified kitchen depending on the type of product. As the business owner, it is your responsibility to ensure you obtain the proper licenses. 

The Value-Added Vendor categories are outlined below:

Packaged Food Vendors
Those who sell processed food products made from raw ingredients that have been cooked, canned, dried, baked or preserved. Products include pickles, condiments, jams and jellies, and other packaged foods.

Vendors selling Packaged Food Items, must have either a Food Sales Establishment License or Cottage Food Licenses and approved labels through the GA Dept. of Agriculture.

Ready to Eat Food Vendors
Those who sell food that is freshly made and available for immediate consumption on-site. This includes beverages prepared for immediate consumption, such as coffee.

If you are selling Ready to Eat foods for on-premise consumption, you must have a license through the GA Dept. of Health and complete all food prep in a certified commercial kitchen. 

Market Requirements 

Please see below for a full list of requirements for Value-Added Producers: 

• The use of local, farm ingredients is required. 
• We do not allow Value-Added Producers to resell any products at the markets. This includes the resale of accompanying non-food items. All food products must be made from scratch by the vendor or vendor's staff. 
• All appropriate licensing must be completed prior to acceptance into a market.
• All Value-Added producers must have a Business License and Liability Insurance. 
• All meat products must be pre-approved by CFM management. CFM requires all meat to be sourced from sustainable producers, preferably another CFM vendor or similar organic, local, grass-fed and/or free-range source. Sale of products using conventionally raised meat or meat treated with growth hormones is prohibited. 
• All vendors must submit a complete list of products, ingredients and sources to be pre-approved each year. 
• Any product not listed and approved on your application must be submitted to CFM management in writing a least one week in advance for approval prior to sale. Sale of unapproved products is prohibited and can result in market suspension

What Does it Mean to Source Locally? 

• Value-Added Producers are required to utilize local and seasonal farm ingredients in their food products as much as possible.
• We ask that you source products in the following order:
  • 1. From within the market
  • 2. From within the state of Georiga 
  • 3. Within the Southeast region
  • 4. Within the continental US 
• If the product is available locally, it is expected that you will purchase it from a local and sustainable source. Individuals whose sourcing most aligns with these criteria receive preference.

We acknowledge that not all products are available locally or within the continental US, thus the use of internationally sourced ingredients such as spices, salts, olive oil, and coffee is permitted. However, we encourage vendors to purchase these types of products from a sustainable source. Vendors with direct-trade relationships or fair-trade sourcing are prioritized.

If you are working to improve your local sourcing, CFM is happy to work with you to do so. Please contact us for additional information and assistance.

Products, Ingredients & Sourcing

Any additional product requests throughout the season must be submitted to CFM management in writing a least one week in advance for approval prior to sale. 

Required Documents 

At this time, please upload the following documents 

• Georgia Department of Agriculture OR Department of Health Certifications (as required by your individual business) 
• Business License 
• Liability Insurance 
• Proof of Operating in a Shared Kitchen 
• Labels for Packaged Foods 
• Recent ingredient receipts 

*** PLEASE FORMAT ALL UPLOADED FILE NAMES with YOUR "BUSINESS NAME-DOCUMENT TYPE" Example: Happy Bakery-Cottage License ****

Ingredient Receipts 

CFM requests ingredient receipts or farm invoices from all Value-Added producers for primary ingredients. If you are using any meat products, you must submit receipts for those products to get them approved for sale.

Please submit up to 5 recent receipts. See previous page for preferred sourcing criteria.

Bath & Body Products Requirements 

• All products must be handmade and incorporate local and sustainable materials. 
• Eco-friendly practices are encouraged.
• There is typically only one space devoted to Bath & Body Products at each market.
• In most cases, Bath and Body vendors attend our markets on a rotating or bi-weekly basis. We do not allow the overlap of Bath & Body vendors at any of our markets, aside from the Grant Park Farmers Market.

Required Documents 

*** PLEASE FORMAT ALL UPLOADED FILE NAMES with YOUR "BUSINESS NAME-DOCUMENT TYPE" Example: Happy Farm-Business License ****

Pet Food and Pet Treat Requirements 

• All products must incorporate local and sustainable materials.
• Preference will be given to producers creating all natural and organically produced pet food and treats. 
• All Pet Food & Treats must meet the regulations and requirements outlined by the Georgia Department of Agriculture Plant Food, Feed & Grain Division.
• All vendors must provide product labels approved by the Georiga Department of Agriculture and be in compliance with the Georgia Commercial Feed Act.
• Vendors must provide proof of Pet Food Registration. 
• There is typically only one space devoted to Pet Food and Pet Treats at each market.

Required Documents

We encourage artists who are familiar with the customer demands of farmers markets and have visited our markets before. 

These spaces are limited to 1 to 2 craft vendors per market. Due to an increased number of craft-related events and stores in Atlanta, CFM has seen a decreased demand for craft vendors at our farmers markets. Therefore, priority will be given to vendors creating complementary goods ("food adjacent") that are priced appropriately and fit the feel of the market.

• This category is open to the following types of makers:
  • Fine arts: pottery and ceramics.
  • Heritage arts: woodworking, weaving, basket-making, candle-making, and blacksmithing.
  • Decorative arts: jewelry, home goods crafted from recycled materials, mosaics, stained-glass items, and lawn sculptures.  
• Artists and Crafters are strongly encouraged to use materials that are eco- friendly and are sourced sustainably. 
• All products sold at the market must be handmade by the producer. We do not allow for imported, commercially or mass-produced goods at our markets. 
• You will be required to submit photographs of your products and/or booth set up when completing this application. 

Required Documents 

In the following section, please upload three photographs of the items you wish to sell at market. If you have participated in a market, event, or festival - please include at least one photo of your booth set up.

The vendor application process is a juried selection process - you will be considered heavily based on the photographs upload below.

*** PLEASE FORMAT ALL UPLOADED FILE NAMES with YOUR "BUSINESS NAME-DOCUMENT TYPE" Example: Jane's Art-Booth Photo ****

The Vendor Application Fee is non-refundable regardless of admission into the market(s) of your choice.  

If payment is submitted incorrectly, CFM will request additional payments as needed. Applications with incorrect fees will not be processed or placed until fees are completed. 

Please click Submit below to complete your Vendor Application and Vendor Application Fee Payment through PayPal. 

After you submit your Vendor Application Fee payment please click Return to Merchant to complete your application. You will receive a confirmation email of your submission. 

Vendor Application Timeline

• Open Application Period: Tuesday, Dec. 17th 2024 - Friday, Feb. 7th 2025
• Samples Requests and Farm Visits for potential vendors will be scheduled during mid-February 
• Acceptance Notifications will be sent no later than Fri, Feb. 28th 2025. No notifications will be sent before the application deadline.

If you are accepted to CFM market(s), new vendors are required to attend our mandatory virtual Vendor Orientation Meeting that takes place in March. More details to be shared upon acceptance.  

Due to the volume of applications received during this time, please no calls or emails regarding the status of your application. Only contact us with questions not outlined in this application or our website.

Thank you for supporting the local food movement!
-Your Community Farmers Markets Team