Downtown London Association Farm Fresh Market2018 Rules and Regulations

What can be sold:

Growers participating at the Downtown London Association (DLA) Farm Fresh Market are to sell only direct farm products, which they themselves have grown on land they own or on land that they lease in the state of Ohio.

Vegetables grown from seeds, sets, seedlings, or transplants on land owned or leased by the seller

Fruits, nuts, or berries grown on land owned or leased by the seller Plants grown by the seller from seed, bulbs, transplants, or cuttings on land owned or leased by

seller Cut or dried flowers, herbs, or seeds raised by the seller Honey and bee products from the bees raised on land owned or leased by the seller Eggs from poultry raised on land owned or leased by the seller Meats from animals raised on land owned or leased by the seller Cheese or dairy made from animals raised on land owned or leased by the seller Clothing or household items made from plants or animal products grown on land owned or

leased by the seller Baked goods and processed food prepared on land owned or leased by the seller

***All Ohio Department of Agriculture regulations and permit requirements (temperature control, air contact, cut leafy greens, mobile food licensing, etc.) pertaining to the sale and transport of any fresh food (raw meat, egg, dairy, etc.) sold at the DLA Fresh Market must be in full compliance.***

Farm Visits:

DLA Farm Fresh Market reserves the right to visit each farm site in order to assure compliance with the rules and regulations. The intention of a visit to your farm is to insure that you are growing on land you lease or own all of the produce, flowers, plants you are bring to the market.

Days and Hours of Operation-

DLA Farm Fresh Market is available for the sale of your products on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 and Wednesday September 12, 2018 from 4pm to 7pm. All growers are expected to be on site during the established “open” hours of the farmers market. Growers must be ready and set up to start selling by 4pm. and may not begin to shut down until 7pm.

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Location Assignment:

The DLA Farm Fresh Market Manager, at their sole discretion, will assign a location for participants in the farmer market.

Merchandising Displays/Set Up:

Sale tables and all produce for sale must be confined within the space assigned by the market manager. Products for sale must be clearly labeled with a price.

Payment and Cancellations:

The fee for the booth will be $10 for each date. Farms who have reserved a space but are unable to attend the market on August 8th or September 12, 2018 must contact the market manager at dlaffm1@gmail.com at the earliest opportunity. There are no refunds.

No Smoking:

We are asking that all farmers and their personnel to refrain from smoking with their farm stand and sidewalk for the safety and comfort of the other growers and shoppers.

Pricing:

Farms set their own retail price, but must display them clearly in writing utilized by one or more of the following signage techniques:

Individual price stickers on each item Individual price signs for each type of produce A list of prices on a large sign or board.

Unloading and Parking:

You may unload your vehicle and then we ask you to move it away from Courthouse Square so that there is convenient parking for the customers.

Proof of Insurance:

Farmers must provide “proof of insurance” before they may participate in the market. You must send a copy of your certificate of liability to dlaffm1@gmail.com. Your reservation request cannot be processed unless your proof of insurance is received at this email address.

The insurance requirements are that each farmer must maintain general liability insurance with limits of not less than one million dollars and no cents. ($1,000,000.00) for general aggregate and products-comp/op agg. Vendor policy shall name DLA Farm Fresh Market as a certificate holder.

Clean-up:

Farmers who will be offering samples for the shoppers are required to provide an easy to find trash receptacle within the area for shoppers to use. At the end of the day farmers are responsible for the removal of all refuse such as vegetable scraps, signs, containers, etc. You are required to leave the space as clean as you found it. Each farm must sweep and clean up the area when you are finished for the day.

Sales Reporting:

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We require that sales be reported at the end of each market by each farm. Sales must be accurately reported. We will use the combined data captured from all farms when completing grant applications and reports for other funding sources. It is important to report the economic impact of the DLA Farm Fresh Market. Individual grower sales results will be held in the strictest confidence by the market manager. Forms to report sales results will be provided at the beginning on the 2018 market season.

Licensing/Labeling Requirements:

If you sell a product on which sales tax is collected, you are required to obtain a vendor’s license.

Certified Organic farms must provide the appropriate certification and must present a copy to the market manager.

Vendors selling processed foods that do not fall under the Ohio Cottage-Food Law, meat, eggs, and dairy must meet all licensing requirements and present a copy to the market manager. All items must be properly labeled according to the licensing requirements.

Weights & Measures/Appropriate Methods of Sale:

You must follow the guidelines for the sale of produce provided by the Madison County Auditor. If you use a scale, it must bear the seal of inspection. To schedule an inspection, contact Bill Strauss, (614)329-1269.

Violation of any of the above Farmers’ Market Rules and Regulations may cause forfeiture of the right to continue as a participant. The market manager will give one verbal notice of the violation to the farm. A second violation will result in a written warning to the farm. If a third violation occurs, the farm will be expelled from the market.

By signing here, you indicate that you agree to participate in the DLA Farm Fresh Market in accordance with the Farmers’ Market Rules and Regulations described herein.

Business Name

_____________________________________________________________________________________Print Name Signature Date

DLA Representative:

_____________________________________________________________________________________Print Name Signature Date

For more information or questions contact Amy Boyd, at 614-425-2892 or email dlaffm1@gmail.com.

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