Free booth spaces are reserved ONLY for the 3 core agriculture categories required at a Certified Farmers Market:Certified fresh fruits & vegetables (CPC required)Pure honey producersRanchers selling raw frozen meat cutsAll other agricultural and specialty farm vendors follow the standard vendor fee structure, including:eggs, mushrooms, microgreens, sprouts, flowers-only, seafood, specialty greenhouse crops, and value-added farm products.
Insurance RequirementsVendors must carry Commercial General Liability Insurance with:$1,000,000 per occurrence$2,000,000 aggregateKTS Farmers Marketc/o The Royal WombLancaster, CA 93534Certificate Holder:KTS Farmers Market / Tractor Supply Ridgecrest911 S. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555Minimum coverage: $1,000,000 General Liability👉 Wording to give your agent:KTS Farmers Market and Tractor Supply Ridgecrest, 911 S. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 as Additional Insureds on the General Liability policy for participation in KTS Farmers Market.Email address KTSFarmersmarket@gmail.comApplications without the correct COI will not be approved. Signature
Variety RequirementFarmers must provide a variety of produce each week, not a single crop only.
KTS Farmers Market operates on a no-duplication policy to protect variety and farmer success.If duplicate or competing crops are identified within the market, Market Management will address the issue directly with the farmer(s) involved.Management reserves the right to:Request crop adjustments, limit certain items, or reassign product offerings in order to maintain balance and fairness.By signing this application, farmers acknowledge that crop approvals and adjustments are at the discretion of Market Management.First Name* Last Name* Signature Date
Farmer must arrive no earlier than 7:00 AM for a 9:00 AM market start.No vendor setup will be permitted until the Market Manager is on-site.All Famers must be fully set up by 8:45 AM. Booths must remain open the entire market (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM).No early breakdowns or vehicle movement will be allowed during market hours.All canopies must be weighted with a minimum of 25 lbs. per leg (stakes are not permitted). First Name Last Name Signature Arrival & Late PolicyFarmer arriving after 8:30 AM will be required to hand-carry all produces from the parking lot and will not allow to drive into the market area. Signature*
By participating in KTS Farmers Market, you agree to:Follow all CDFA and Kern County Health Department guidelinesMaintain a clean, safe, and weighted boothArrive by 8:30AM and remain open 9AM–1PMUse professional and respectful conductKeep walkways clear and remove all trashNo smoking, vaping, alcohol, or aggressive behaviorPhotography may be used for KTS marketingSignature* Date
Vendors must provide at least one week’s notice when possible. Cancellations within 24 hours require a text to (661) 450-8054. Repeated no-shows may affect future approval. For the safety of our farmers, vendors and customers, KTS Farmers Market will close if the forecasted temperature exceeds 104°F The market may also close due to high wind advisories or severe rain if conditions make tents, equipment, or food handling unsafe.Closure decisions will be made with as much notice as possible, and vendors and farmers will be notified by text message and/or email.Signature Date
I agree to follow all KTS Farmers Market policies and understand my category determines whether my booth is free or paid.”Signature Date