Bristol Farmers' Market

Vendor / Member nformation 2014

Location: Bristol Town Green in Bristol, Vermont.
ScheduIe: Saturday 10 a.m. -1 p.m.June 7- October 4 2014
Mission: t is the purpose of the Bristol Farmers' Market to provide an outlet for local people to
sell their farmed goods, prepared foods, crafts and services, while providing area residents with
convenient access to a variety of local products in a festive, family-friendly community
atmosphere.
Bristol Farmers' Market
Policies 2014

1. The Bristol Farmers' Market is primarily an agricultural market. Products sold must be
produced by the vendor and grown or produced in Addison County or adjacent counties in
Vermont. Products which are to be sold at the market must be declared before season begins
when applying for market entry and are allowed as follows:
Vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs and plants, jams and other home prepared foods or
animal products.
Prepared foods highlighting local ingredients.
Crafts may be juried by a committee of the market two weeks prior to selling.
Dried flowers sold at the market must be grown by the vendor.
A vendor can sell a product for another only if that person joins the market.
f a vendor wishes to sell a product that they did not grow, it can only be sold when a
vendor that grew the product is sold out.
Local non-profit organizations, civic and/or youth groups may set up to sell products
and/or share information about their organization with approval of the coordinators.
2. Anyone wishing to sell at the market must join as a member of the Bristol Farmers' Market.
One time day vendors exempt. Another vendor may sell for another member of the market
under a coop space agreement, approved by the application committee.
3. Payment of annual dues and space fees must be made 2 weeks prior to the first market
attended.
4. Each vendor is required to report total gross weekly sales to the Manager according to the
recording system that the Manager implements, for insurance purposes and market growth
analysis. This information remains confidential and is not shared with other vendors or any
governmental agency.
5. Each vendor is responsible for considering aesthetics of their display, ensuring that his/her
products are of high quality, and conform to applicable Vt. State Health/Vt. Dept. of Taxes
regulations. Contact the Vt/ Dept. of Taxes and/or the Vt. Dept. of Health, or VT Agency of
Agriculture to learn of the basic regulations regarding your products and for other related
assistance.
6. Market hours are from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Set up at the market begins no earlier than 9am.
Take down should not begin before 1pm. Preferably, no sales may be made to the public before
10:00am in order to give all vendors time to set up. Exceptions may be made with permission of
vendors present. After 10:00am vacant spaces may be reassigned to another vendor.
7. Vendor spaces will be assigned by the Market Manager or committee with seniority,
accessibility and variety of products being the main criteria of placement.
8. Vendors are strongly urged to have a 10' by 10' tent to protect themselves/products during
inclement weather. We remain open if it rains. Vendors can choose to leave if it
thunders/lightnings. t is suggested for all tents and umbrellas to be staked.
8. Vendors are responsible for keeping their area clean and free from litter.
9. The committee of Market Officers or the Manager supervises the orderly conduct of activities
at the market site. f problems or conflicts arise during Market hours, the Manager or committee
will be responsible for their arbitration.
10. Vendors may not bring pets to the market.
11. All vendors are required to contribute time and effort in the operation of the market. t is a
privilege to be a vendor of the market and included in the combined enterprise. Each member
will contribute the equivalent of 5 hours toward market tasks each season (i.e. putting up signs,
flags, fundraising tasks, advertising concerns, website management, etc.). This can be chosen
by vendors or will be assigned by the Market Manager.
12. Vendors are encouraged attend and vote at both the Annual Spring and Fall member
meetings.
13. Failure to abide by the above written policies may result in termination from the Bristol
Farmers' Market. Any vendor who has difficulty meeting these requirements or has a grievance
with any rule should make an appeal in writing to the Board.



___ have read the above 'nformation and Policies' set forth by Bristol Farmers' Market and
agree to abide by them.
Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________________Date:
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