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Membership

We have 2 categories for membership participants, both of which require approval from our Board of Directors. These categories are only for farmers and food vendors:

Governing Rules


1. Member Participants

Membership fee is $100 annually.

If you are a farmer you need to provide us with:

  • an Agriculture Certificate from your county.
  • proof of General Liability Insurance
  • proof of Vehicle Insurance
  • scale registration

Ag. Application


If you are food vendor you need to provide us with:
  • a Health Department Certificate for the commercial kitchen where the food is prepared
  • proof of general liability insurance for coverage of the product and booth.
  • proof of vehicle insurance
Additional information may be required:
  • by the Health Dept. for the booth or sampling
  • by Weights and Measures for packaging and labeling

Non-Ag. Vendor Application

2. Non-member Participants

Invited participants are not members of the CCCFM Association.

Non-membership fee is $25 annually.

Artisan / Crafter - all work must be handmade by the person selling the product. Artisans and crafters are selected for uniqueness of product and quality of design. Pictures are requested of artwork/craft. In addition, please provide us with:

  • a copy of your Resale Number
  • proof of vehicle insurance

Artist Application     Hold Harmless Application


Massage Therapists are invited on an as-needed basis. Please provide us with:

  • copies of training certificates
  • General Liability Insurance
  • business license
  • proof of vehicle insurance
  • copy of drivers licence

Renewal packets are mailed out annually in January to those who are returning for the new year.


3. Nonprofits / Community Resources

A free, limited space is available at each market to introduce your organization. You may schedule one day per month. Please provide us with a letter describing your:

  • organization non-profit ID number
  • fundraising goals
  • materials to be distributed

Your booth should :

  • be self-sufficient - bring everything you will need (table, chair, canopy, weights)
  • arrival time is 1 hour before the market opens
Non-profit participation form     Hold Harmless Application.

Political Free Zone
Political groups may not set up or collect signatures within the market area. Our markets are a political free zone. The policy is clear, we strive to provide our customers with a pleasant shopping experience just as the major super markets do to protect their customers.


4. Health and Wellness Business Sponsorship

Health related businesses interested in an opportunity to promote wellness at the markets are able to participate through Sponsorship. Write a detailed description of how your business will enhance and support the efforts of the farmers' market. Once the application is reviewed and approved applicants will be contacted to confirm the requested dates of participation. The $250 Sponsorship fee must be received before attending.
Download the Sponsorship Application form (pdf).




 



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