One of the key principles of our farmers market is that the consumers have a direct relationship with the producer. This means that the person selling goods at our markets is the person who made or grew those goods.
2011 Vendor Meetings
Vendors must attend one of the following vendor meetings:
Saturday, April 9th, 10:00am - noon
United Methodist Fellowship Hall
Orleans (map)Saturday, April 9th, 2:00 - 4:00pm
West Baden Park Upper Shelter House
West Baden Springs (map)Saturday, April 30th, 10:00am - noon
Paoli Friends Meeting House
North Gospel Street, Paoli (map)
* this meeting will focus on WIC and SNAP
Vendor Eligibility
To register to sell, vendors must
- Reside in Orange or an adjacent county: Dubois, Washington, Crawford, Lawrence or Martin.
- Produce their own essential product that must be accepted as a valid product by the market.
- Allow site visits upon request.
- Post their production-site locations.
For details, see the Market Handbook (requires free Adobe Reader). Stop by the host tent at any of the markets or contact us.
What Is a Vendor?
A vendor is the producer of goods sold. A vendor can also be an immediate family member who assists in the cultivation or production at the same property listed in the application.
Becoming a Vendor
Orange County HomeGrown Farmers Market complies with federal guidelines regarding nondiscrimination.
For all the details, download the Market Handbook (requires free Adobe Reader). Stop by the host tent at any of the markets or contact us.
One More Time: What Can Vendors Sell?
Vendors will sell only produce grown, products created or services rendered by the vendors.
No live animals may be sold or given away (the Humane Society is exempt from this prohibition).
The Market will authorize vendors offering atypical goods or services on a case-by-case basis.
Reselling is prohibited!
Market Steering Committee
The Orange County HomeGrown Farmers Markets Steering Committee meets in late winter before the market season begins and, if necessary, on occasion during the season. The committee acts in an advisory and decision-making capacity regarding policy matters that affect the markets and vendors. If a vendor, volunteer, or customer has a concern or suggestion, that person should put the request in writing with a signature and give it to one of the steering committee members. The issue can then be addressed by the committee.
Concerns or suggestions for the Market?
We welcome your feedback. Please send us written feedback with your signature so your concern or suggestion can be added to the agenda for the next Market Steering Committee meeting.
