Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farmers Market Vendor Start-Up Checklist
A start-up checklist for farmers planning to sell at a farmers market. It lists the permits, supplies, and display items to confirm before the first market day.
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What is on this checklist
- Market application submitted
- Vendor rules reviewed
- Required permits checked
- Product labels prepared
- Scale and checkout supplies
- Tent, tables, and signs
- Cash box and payment options
- Food safety supplies
- Insurance question answered
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA AMS and eXtension.
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