Here is all of the information I asked for and more.
This was an email sent to me later today after I inquired about selling stuff at the farmers market in Bastrop texas.
I hope this helps.
Worth
We are a producers’ only market which means that all products brought to market are grown, made, baked, or prepared personally by the vendor--no reselling is allowed.
Due to changes in Texas food laws, we can now accept vendors producing food items under the cottage laws, as space allows.
The vendors of The Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market are an enthusiastic and friendly group of farmers, ranchers and artisans. Our market features locally grown food: vegetables, fruits, yard eggs, meats, prepared foods & handcrafted artisan goods. Please come visit us soon!
Some specific answers to your questions:
There is a yearly membership fee of
$50 with a sliding scale depending on when membership is started: March thru May: $50, June thru August: $40, September thru November $30, December thru February: $20. Membership for Specialty Venders of short duration, for example, watermelons or lemons is $15.
A prospective vendor is allowed to set up at market 3 times before paying the membership fee. Daily booth fees do apply and are paid daily.
Daily Booth fee: Fee is based on several factors: inside the barn reserved space on Saturdays is $15 for sales up to $300. Above $300 the fee total is $20. Tuesday booth fees and outside on the porch fees are on a sliding scale: Sales from $0-$50 is $5, Sales from $51 to $100 is $10, Sales from $101-$300 is $15, Sales above $301 is $20. Vendor Sales Figures and Booth fees are collected at the end of market.
There is a Freezer fee due from vendors keeping freezers at market—due first of month along with booth fee for the day. Average amount is $15 a month
Vendors are allowed to set their own prices within a range of the average price--what kinds of items did you have in mind? With the vegetables & fruits, eggs, the main prohibition is deliberate underpricing. Higher pricing is OK as long as your product is priced higher for a reason such as using organic chicken feed which is much more expensive than regular chicken feed, as long as the customer understands why it is more expensive. Most of our farmers’ prices are around the same prices as found in HEB. Artisan type of goods such as jewelry, pottery, and other such items vary a bit depending on materials used, etc.
The booth space is about 10 feet x 10 feet. Vendors need to supply their own tables, displays, signs, supplies, etc. Electricity is available for equipment needed.
We would welcome help with the garden!
Info from our rules and regulations;
A. Who May Sell:
1. Farmers. Farmers who have been inspected and certified by representatives of the market may sell at the market. Farmers may be represented at the market by their employees, agents or family (the names of all sellers must be on the application). Market members must:
·Grow your own local product that you sell.
·No reselling of any type at the market.
·Allow an inspection of your farm or facilities.
·Provide a copy of all required licenses, permits, licenses and insurance policies necessary for your operation, to the Market prior to selling.
·If you grow organic, you must be T.D.A. certified to be able to advertise that your produce is organic grown and present certification.
·Determine your own prices of your products and
prices must be posted.
·Members should keep a fair price on their product.
·All sellers will provide their own means of display, necessary bags, approved calibrated scales (if using scales), and keep their stall free of trash.
·All produce must be fresh, neat and attractively displayed.
·Keep aisles in front of your tables free and clear for customer’s right of entry.·
All vendors must respect the prevailing pricing levels set at the market (NO LOWBALLING).