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382 Sage Swale Road, Carbondale, CO 81623 MARKET REGULATIONSThese rules
constitute the intent of DATES & HOURSWednesday,
June 16, 2010 through Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010. Hours are from 10 am to 3
pm. Rain or Shine. LOCATIONWe
are located in downtown WHAT CAN BE SOLDThe
sellers of produce, value-added agricultural products, and artisans must grow,
process, or construct all of their products in SEASON MEMBERSHIPFill
out and return the Carbondale Farmers Market application by May 1, 2008 with
your payment. After the Board of Directors reviews your application, you will be
notified of your acceptance or denial into the market. If an application is
denied, fees for that year will be returned within the following seven working
days after the denial date. What
is the Market looking for? The finest quality produce,
unique crafts and superb services! Preference will be given to locally-grown
produce. Crafts should be made in Season
membership is: $250
a year for a large space (two tents 10X10 and an adjacent vehicle) $200
a year for a medium space (one tent 10X10 and a adjacent vehicle) $100
a year for a small space (one tent 10X10). Two
members sharing a small space pay $75 each.
Season members are guaranteed all assigned spaces for each selling day of
the year until fifteen minutes before opening time. Season members who don’t
show up twice after their stated beginning date without advance notice to the
Market Manager and/or the neighboring vendors will be reassigned to whatever
space is available and will result in a ten dollar fine for last minute not
showing or cancellation. Members who leave
the market early may also have their space reassigned by the Board of Directors
at the recommendation of the Market Manager. Sub-letting selling space is
not allowed. NON-MEMBERSThe
market manager will assign available selling spaces to non-members on a
first-come, first served basis. The cost of each space is $ 25 / day, paid in
advance. A registration form must be filled out and returned to the Market
Manager before spaces will be assigned. WHAT TO BRINGVendors
must supply their own merchandise display, including; tents, tables, chairs,
display items, business cards, trash bags, clean-up supplies, calculator, sales
tax license, retail food service license, rain plan, hand washing station for
food vendors, scale, start out money, sand bags in case of sudden wind. STAFFEach
member or vendor is responsible for the conduct of his employees and/or
representatives and activities must not detract from the image or welfare of the
market. SELLING SPACESSpaces
are assigned on an attendance seniority basis. No vendor is allowed to extend in
any direction beyond their allotted space and must keep the aisles free from
displays for traffic flow and to not impact neighboring stands. No vendor is
guaranteed parking adjacent to their space. The number of spaces assigned to an
individual vendor may be restricted due to space available. STAND PRESENTATIONThe
“look” of individual stands and the presentation of products are important
for your individual marketing efforts and for the overall quality of the market.
Stand presentation is subject to approval by the Market manager. HEALTH RULESSpecific
rules on prepared food and labeling shall be as required by Colorado State Law.
Proof of Health Department approval must be presented before selling such
products. SETTING UPVendors
are expected to set up before 10 AM.
No vehicles will be allowed to move through the designated Farmers market once
the market opens for safety reasons. Truck
and stands should be set up in a way that does not interfere with the passage of
foot traffic, i.e. stands should not protrude further than the stands around
them. Exceptions can be made at
Directors’ or Market Managers’ discretion. BREAKING DOWNVendors
are expected to break down and clean up after
3 PM. No grower/vendor is to close stand before the official closing time.
If grower/vendor sells-out early, a “sold-out” sign must be displayed on
stand until closing time. Sellers are responsible for
their selling spaces. Before leaving, be sure your area is clean and trash-free.
The entire Market area should be kept clean by all members at all times. CODE OF CONDUCTSellers
are encouraged to inform customers of their growing practices and philosophies,
but shall make no misleading or untruthful claims, nor disparage other
members’ growing practices or philosophies.
Any seller who displays any harmful activity, non-compliance with Market
Regulations, or is subject to consumer complaint will have his or her membership
and/or continued admittance reviewed by the Board of Directors SIGNSAll
members shall display a sign at least 10”x16” in size, which must include
Farm/Artisan name and farm, kitchen or studio location. Vendors
must clearly post prices! The
sign must be legible and displayed in a prominent location to be easily read by
customers. If the member did not grow the produce or craft the object, a
separate sign must clearly identify each item or group of items not produced by
farmer/artisan. For
example: “Apples
grown by Farm XXXX, farm address, or nearest town”. Members and vendors
shall only sell, label, or represent products using the term "organic"
if the grower complies with organic production, handling and certification
requirements of the National Organic Program. UNABLE TO ATTEND A DATEContact
the Market Manager at least 2 days prior to the market day if unable to attend
the market (Contact info at bottom of this page). CONSIGMENTSAny
product you sell on behalf of someone else must be approved by Market Manager
and be identified with a sign of origin including all the same elements listed
above. TAXESThe
Town of INSURANCEMembers
and vendors are responsible for their own personal and product liability. BOARD OF DIRECTORSBoard
of Directors will be elected at a meeting held in March each year. MARKET
MANAGER Frank
Zlogar
(303) 903-4459
info@carbondalefarmersmarket.com
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