2015 Farmer/Artisan Vendor Application
DOWNTOWN EVANSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET
Sponsored by VanderburghCounty Farm Bureau
Fridays, May 15th – October 2, 2015
Please fill out completely. Additional pages may be included if necessary.
Print or type all information clearly and submit APPLICATION to:
Downtown Evansville Farmers’ Market
1643 Riverview Ct.
Evansville, IN47713
For Questions: Please contact Pattie Davis @ 812-421-8032 or
Applications must be received by Friday, April 17, 2015
to receive an assigned spot for the season.
Vendors can sell only produce grown, products created or services rendered by the vendors. Re-selling is strictly prohibited! No product at the Downtown Evansville Farmers’ Market can be purchased at an auction, from a wholesaler, or from a retailer. Any Vendor who is found to be buying and re-selling goods from the afore mentioned will be in violation of this Agreement, and will be barred from the Market permanently.
Vendor Information
Name of vendor (one name only) ______
Name of farm or business (if applicable) ______
Mailing Address______
City______Zip______County______
Primary phone ______
Secondary phone ______
Email______
Web site______
Production Location Information: List each location (farm/business) and product raised/produced/crafted there (attach additional sheets, if needed, including all of the information below).
If additional locations and/or products are added during the Market season, Vendor must notify Market staff in writing and get approval prior to using or selling additional products.
(1) Address (or location description) ______
City______Zip______County______
If a farmer, size of area in production: ______acres
List primary products you expect to raise/produce ‘craft at this location: ______
______
______
Owner of production location if different than primary vendor
Name______Phone Number______
Address______
City______Zip______County______
Land is rented______leased______other (explain)______
Greenhouses: Location (1, 2 or on additional sheet), size and number of greenhouses, hoop houses or high tunnels:
______
Animals: Location (1, 2 or on additional sheet), number and type of animals you currently keep for Market purposes (For Meat, Dairy, Egg and Pet Food Vendors):______
Meat processor(s) and location of plant(s):______
Collected/Gathered Items: Identify the location(s), if applicable, where items are collected or gathered and attach permission of property owner where gathered, if necessary.
______
Apiaries: List number of apiaries, by county and total # of hives, on average, kept for Market vending purposes:
______
List all additional primary outlets for your farm/Vendor/Artisan products and approximate percentage of product dedicated to each.
______
License, Permit and Permission Information
Provide copies of licenses and permits issued by regulatory agencies, as required.
- Egg Vendor License
- Seasonal Food Vendor Permit and/or Temporary Food Vending Permit from the Vanderburgh County Health Department.
Liability Insurance:
All market vendors for the Downtown Evansville Farmers ‘ Market will be required to provide proof of liability insurance coverage in the amount of 500,000 , artisans and non food items, or 1,000,000, producers and food vendors. A certificate of coverage will be required and attached to the 2015 Downtown Evansville Farmers’ Market Contract.
Would you give the Market Manager and the Downtown Evansville Farmers’ Market Board of Directors, permission to release your name, address, phone number, e-mail and website for advertising purposes, or to customers interested in contacting you for information and/or special orders?
Yes ______No______
Market Fees:
The Producer/Vendor (undersigned) agrees to Annual market fee of $25.00 per farmer/vendors/Artisan (value added vendors) plus a $10.00 per Market day fee, with certificate of liability. All vendors’ spaces are to be assigned by the Market Manager or the Board. Assigned spaces are subject to change should the Producer/Vendor not set up at the assigned time or leave before closing time of the Market.
At the discretion of the Board or the Market Manager, Day Vendors may be excluded from liability insurance requirements up to (but no more than) three market dates.
This Agreement is effective upon approval by the Market Manager and a representative from the VanderburghCounty Farm Bureau Farmers Market Board. Notification of approval or denial to sell will be issued to all approved vendors and declined applicants. Once approved, vendor/farmer will be required to sign a VanderburghCounty Farm Bureau Farmers Market Contract. All information submitted in regards to vendor application is private and solely for the purpose of qualifying a vendor for participation in the 2015 Vanderburgh County Farm Bureau Farmers’ Market.
For Office Purposes Only: Received______Approved______Denied______Notification ______