106 Martin Luther King Drive
PO Box 716
Elizabethtown, NC  28337
910-862-2066
www.elizabethtownnc.org

Cape Fear Farmer’s Market
VENDOR’S CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that: (please type or print)
NAME	  Phone	
ADDRESS	 Cell Phone	
CITY/STATE/ZIP	
 EMAIL 	____________________________        FSA Farm #: If Applicable _______________________                      
appeared before me this _______day of (month)	, (year)	, and affirms that
he/she is a vendor in ______________________(County) and produces the crops and acreage indicated below.
AFFIRMED	CERTIFIED____	
            Vendor signature	       County Extension Agent	         County

VEGETABLES

FRUITS

Acreage	Vegetable Crop		Acreage	Vegetable Crop		Acreage	Vegetable Crop		Acreage	Vegetable Crop	
	Asparagus			Corn			Potatoes				
	Beans – lima			Cucumbers			Squash				
	Beans – snap			Eggplant			Sweet potatoes				
	Beets			Garden peas			Tomatoes 				
	Broccoli			Okra			Greenhouse (# of plants)				
	Cabbage			Onions			Turnips				
	Cantaloupe			Peas			Watermelons				
	Collards			Pepper			Other:				

Acreage	Fruit Crop		Acreage	Fruit Crop		Acreage	Fruit Crop		Acreage	Fruit Crop	
	Apples			Peaches			Strawberries				
	Blueberries			Pears			Other:				
	Grapes			Pecans			 				

If you (the certified produce farmer) wish to do so, you may sell produce for up to three (3) other certified growers. We will need a vendor’s certification form from each grower and 75% of the product being offered for sale, at all times, must be yours. Please list the certified farmer/s 
and the products you will be selling from each.
  
	Certified Farmer/s:________________________ 	Products: ________________________________________________
	Certified Farmer/s:________________________ 	Products: ________________________________________________

I have read the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market (CFFM) guidelines and agree to abide by all rules, regulations and policies of the NCDA&CS and CFFM. I further understand that my failure to abide by these rules, regulations and policies as interpreted by CFFM may result in temporary or even permanent dismissal from the Market. 

Print name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Signature________________________________________________		Date: ________________________

106 Martin Luther King Drive
PO Box 716
Elizabethtown, NC  28337
910-862-2066
www.elizabethtownnc.org

VENDOR APPLICATION

Cape Fear Farmer’s Market
VENDOR’S
  Vendor Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code:	
Telephone Number:	  Mobile:	     Other: ________________________
Email Address:	 Web Site:	

Farm or Business Name:	
Physical Address:	
City, State, Zip Code:   _____________________________________________________________________________________
Names of Agents/Sales Reps:	

Products you plan to sell:	
What products will be the majority of your sales?    ____Farm Products             ____Baked Goods	___ Crafts:
Dates you plan to sell: Start:	 Finish:	
Indicate days you plan to sell:       _____Mon.    _____Tues.   _____Wed.   _____Thurs.  _____Fri.	______ Sat.

FEES:
 ___$7.00 Daily     ___$100 Annual Outside       ___ $125 Annual Outside Under Portico       ___ $150 Annual Inside

1.	I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the policies governing the operation of the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market (CFFM) and I agree that I will abide by these policies.
2.	I agree to allow representatives of the Market to visit the premises where the products I intend to sell are produced in order to determine my eligibility to participate and to insure compliance with CFFM policies.
3.	I understand that CFFM provides insurance coverage only on the CUSTOMERS of the Farmers Market. I further acknowledge that it is my responsibility to provide liability coverage for myself, my employees and representatives of my business, either by purchasing insurance or by personal indemnity.
4.	I assume sole risk for selling at the Market and I agree to release and hold harmless the Cape Fear Farmer’s Market, Town of Elizabethtown, its directors, officers and employees from any claims relating to property damage or personal injury to myself, my family members and employees or representatives of my business related to or arising from my participation in the Market.
5.	I understand that my vendor privileges may be terminated for violation of any of these agreements and that vendor fees are non-refundable.

2015-06-17

  (Cape Fear Farmer’s Market Manager Use Only)

  Application Received By: _________________________________________________  Date: ________________

Vendor Signature:	Date: 

106 Martin Luther King Drive
PO Box 716
Elizabethtown, NC  28337
910-862-2066
www.elizabethtownnc.org

Cape Fear Farmer’s Market

2014 – 2015 POLICIES
APPROVED BY TOWN COUNCIL 9/09/2013

VENDOR’S

1.	All vendors must complete and sign a Vendor Application and a Vendor Certification Form prior to approval to participate in the Market.
2.	Market hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM until 6: 00 PM..
3.	Vendors shall use caution when moving vehicles in or out of their space during hours of operation so as not to endanger others.
4.       Each vendor shall be responsible for the cleanliness of his or her space. Vendors are encouraged to assist in the   cleaning of common areas provided for the convenience of all customers.
5.      All vendors must display an attractive, easy-to-read sign with their farm or business name at his or her space. In addition, prices must be clearly posted for all items for sale.
6.       Products that may be sold at the Market include, but are not limited to:
a.	Vegetables grown by the vendor from seeds, sets or seedlings.
b.	Fruits, nuts or berries grown by the vendor from trees, bushes, or vines on the vendor's farm
c.	Plants grown by the vendor from seeds, seedlings, transplants or cuttings.
d.	Bulbs propagated by the vendor.
e.	Eggs produced by the vendor's poultry.
f.	Honey produced by the vendor's bees.
g.	Fresh (not frozen) baked goods made by the vendor. All baked goods must be individually wrapped.
h.	Preserves, pickles, relishes, jams, jellies, etc. made by the vendor.
i.	Fresh cut or dried flowers & herbs grown by the vendor.
j.	Firewood cut by the vendor.
k.	Other farm products as approved by Town Staff.
l.	Bailed pine straw, wheat straw or hay.
7.      All produce must be of a high quality and may be inspected at any time by the Town Staff.  Only USDA certified organic growers may display signage using the word "organic" and a copy of the vendor's organic certification must be on file with the Town Staff.
8.      Pets and other animals (except service animals) are not allowed at the Market. No animals may be sold or given away at the Market.
9.      Handcrafted items produced by the vendor may be sold at the Market on special days determined by Town Staff. The Town Manager must approve the sale of all craft items prior to the vendor's first sales day.
10.   Gas cookers, open fires or hot plates are not permitted at the Market, except for special events as approved and supervised by Town Staff.
11.      The Town Council reserves the right to change, amend, or modify these rules from time to time.
12.      Loitering, bicycles, skateboards of such are prohibited in the market area.
   13.     Vendors that pay annually or daily must have all fees paid before selling.   NO EXCEPTIONS
14.      The sale or consumption of alcohol at the Farmers Market is strictly prohibited unless otherwise approved by Town Manager.
15.     All Vendors must take their belongings with them at the close of each day; items cannot be stored at the Market.