New Richmond Farmers’ Market 2017 Vendor Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at the New Richmond Farmers’ Market! Please review market guidelines before applying. The New Richmond Farmers’ Market is a producer-only, local food market. No buying and re-selling or subletting of vendor booth space is permitted.
The New Richmond Farmers’ Market provides 10’x10’ vendor spaces, WIFI access, adequate waste receptacles, and market promotion through River Village Shoppe’s website. You are encouraged to self-promote the market also. The New Richmond Farmers’ Market is hosted by River Village Shoppe, and is located at 411 Walnut St., New Richmond, Ohio, and open the second and fourth Saturdays monthly, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., beginning in May through September 2017.
River Village Shoppe is also hosting the New Richmond Vintage Flea, a market offering vintage, antique and artisan goods, operating concurrently with the New Richmond Farmers’ Market.
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(Payment Required with Contract)
Please make checks payable to: Christina Reissig. There is a $50 NSF fee for returned checks.
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Mail to:
New Richmond Farmers’ Market, c/o River Village Shoppe, 411 Walnut St., New Richmond OH 45157
Questions? Contact Market ManagersNatalie Bendgen 513.518.3132 or Cassie Chadwell 513.940.2660 or
New Richmond Farmers’ Market
Vendor Guidelines
PURPOSE -The purpose of the New Richmond Farmers’ Market is to bring local farmers, bakers, and artisans together to provide locally produced, sustainable goods for sale to our community. Our goal is to create a vibrant gathering place where individuals can interact with farmers and producers while learning about sustainable living and enjoying educational and entertainment activities.
MARKET GUIDELINES -The New Richmond Farmers’ Market is primarily an agricultural market, but also provides a variety of products made by local bakers, prepared food producers, and artisans. All products and goods sold at the market must be grown or made locally by the vendor. Products cannot be bought and resold by vendors.
1)All vendors will be subject to approval prior to selling at the market, and the Market Manager will determine eligibility. In future years, priority will be given to returning vendors.
2)Products sold must be grown or produced by the principal farmer. Only those items listed on the application may be sold. Farmers must notify the New Richmond Farmers’ Market in writing of any proposed changes before bringing previously unlisted items to the market.
3)Value-added edible items, such as jams, sauces, and baked goods, must be produced from scratch ingredients by market vendors in their homes or in a licensed facility according to local, state, and federal regulations. An effort to use local ingredients is expected.
4)All packaged items must be labeled in accordance with appropriate state and federal guidelines.
5)Vendors are responsible for providing safety in food preparation and for using recyclable packaging. Styrofoam is NOT an acceptable packaging material.
6)Tables and stands used to display and sell goods are to be provided by the vendor. Canopies, if used, must be weighted at all times for the safety of customers and vendors. Tables must be set so as not to go beyond the lined stall. No food items are to be displayed or stored on the ground.
7)Vendors must have a professional-looking sign, which clearly displays the name of their business.
8)Vendors paying the annual fee will occupy the same space throughout the season whenever possible.
9)Vendors shall comply with all rules and regulations of the State of Ohio and the Village of New Richmond relating to the products they sell (including, but not limited to, State ID Tax #, sales tax, labeling and processing laws, insurance, etc.)
10)Produce vendors must use certified legal-for-trade scales if selling by the pound. The State of Ohio Dept. of Weights and Measures, and Hamilton or Clermont counties will inspect scales at random throughout the summer.
11)The New Richmond Farmers’ Market is covered by a limited liability insurance policy.
12)Producer will indemnify and hold harmless the New Richmond Farmers’ Market and its members, managers, and agents for, and will pay to the New Richmond Farmers’ Market the amount of any loss, liability, claim, damage (including incidental and consequential damages), expense (including costs of investigation and defense and reasonable attorneys’ fees), arising, out of, directly or indirectly, from or in connection with producer’s display and sale of merchandise at the New Richmond Farmers’ Market.
13)Vendor members with reserved spaces must notify the Market Manager by 12:00 noon on the preceding Friday if they are not attending the Saturday market. Unexcused absence will result in a loss of reserved space.
14)Vendors are expected to arrive by 10:00 a.m. and be set up and ready for business at 10:30 a.m and to stay until 2:30 p.m. (You are welcome to stay until 4:00 p.m.) if you would like.
15)There is no parking on the market green space. Ample adjacent street parking surrounds the market space on two sides. Once the vendor’s vehicle is parked, the motor must be turned off and remain off.
16)The New Richmond Farmers’ Market is a smoke-free venue.
17)At the end of each market day, vendor spaces must be clear of all debris. The market will provide waste receptacles for vendor and customer use.
18)Vendors are responsible for their own financial market transactions and should have adequate cash on hand for making change. The New Richmond Farmers’ Market and River Village Shoppe are not responsible for providing change to market vendors.
19)Communications between the New Richmond Farmers’ Market and the market vendor will be handled through e-mail whenever possible. Please ensure the market has your current e-mail address.
20)The Market Managers will handle any disputes between vendors in a professional manner.
By signing below, you are stating that you have read and understand these Market Guidelines and you agree to abide by them.
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The signature page of these Market Guidelines must be submitted with your application, and a copy should be made for your records.
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