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Market Objective
The objective of the Marietta Square Farmers Market (MSFM) is
to support the development of the local agricultural economy which
will foster stewardship of our land and goodwill in our community
by: providing a place for farmers/growers to sell their goods
directly to consumers, assisting business who sell food, farm
and garden and kitchen related products which make use of locally
grown ingredients gain entry into the local market and a place
that will provide alternative shopping and bring together people
from all walks of life from throughout our community.
General Rules and Regulations
All products must be grown or otherwise produced by the vendor.
"Vendor" shall be defined as the producer of goods sold
and shall include the spouse, siblings, children, parents and
employees of the applicant who assist in the cultivation, production
and/or sale of goods produced at the address listed on the application.
Vendors intending to sell prepared
and packaged food stuffs for resale must provide a copy of their
current Georgia Department of Agriculture Food Sales Establishment
License. These vendors must attest to the fact that they grow
or buy from local growers at least one major ingredient in their
product. Baked goods are exempted from this regulation.
Vendors who wish to sell eggs and/or
dairy must provide a copy of their current Georgia Department
of Agriculture certification.
Vendors must provide a list of
items they intend to sell to the Market Coordinator by Wednesday
at 5:00 pm of the week they will sell so the market can maintain
a diverse selection of goods and to help manage supply and demand.
Health Regulations
All vendors participating in the MSFM shall comply with the sanitary
rules and regulations of the County and State Health Departments.
All food must be properly displayed, fresh and grown and/or prepared
in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.
Hold-Harmless Clause and
Insurance
All authorized vendors participating in the MSFM shall be individually
and severally responsible to the MSFM for any loss, personal injury,
death, and/or other damages that may occur as a result of the
vendors' negligence or that of its agents and employees, and all
vendors hereby agree to indemnify and save the MSFM and its representatives
harmless from any loss, costs, damages and other expenses, including
attorney's fees, suffered or incurred by the MSFM by reason of
the vendors' negligence or that of its agents and employees: provided
that the vendors shall not be responsible nor required to indemnify
the MSFM for negligence, its agents and employees. Because no
insurance is provided to participants in the MSFM, each vendor
must carry his/her own product liability insurance and must be
prepared to present it at the MSFM. Each vehicle must be covered
by vehicle liability insurance to cover any vehicle related incidents.
Proof of such insurance should accompany your application to the
MSFM.
Market Location
The MSFM is located on the Historic Marietta Square.
Market Schedule
The MSFM shall be in operation each Saturday morning from 9:00
am until 12:00 pm beginning the first Saturday of May and continuing
through August 29 th. Setup can begin not earlier
than 7:00 am on each Saturday. Selling will begin promptly at
9:00 am and cease promptly at 12:00 pm. The MSFM shall be in operation
rain or shine.
Presence
The strength of any farmers market is the presence of a number
of vendors with a diversity of products. When you sell at a market,
your customers need to be able to count on your regular presence.
Registration Fee
The MSFM needs a stable and committed farmers/growers and other
vendors to be viable. Please be prepared to pay a $10.00 annual fee the first time you come
to sell your products. Since booth space is assigned on a weekly basis, this fee will only guarantee you a spot if you keep the Market Coordinator informed of your plans. The funds will be used for promotion of
the market.
Space Assignment
Space shall be generally defined as 10' x 10'. Vendors are responsible
for setting up their space and keeping it clean. Canopies or umbrellas
are allowed. Tables are suggested. Nothing shall be displayed
on the ground. (With the exception of live plants). Nothing shall
extend in to the space of another vendor unless agreed upon by
both parties.
Cleanup
All vendors shall clean up their area at the end of each Market
day. All vendors shall be clear of the vending area by 1:00 p.m.
Vendors shall be responsible for the cleanliness of their space
during market hours. All vendors shall bring a broom and trash
bags and keep their space free of debris. Vendors shall not use
the nearby public and private trash receptacles for disposal of
produce boxes and unsold produce. All trash shall be removed from
the site by the vendor.
Pricing, Weights and Measures
Each vendor will operate as an individual entity and, as such,
each vendor is responsible for setting his/her own prices. Weights
and measures are expected to be in accordance with all applicable
local, state and federal rules and regulations. All scales shall
be approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and have
current inspection stickers.
Labeling
All vendors are expected to clearly label all products as necessary
in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal rules
and regulations.
Method of Production and
Product Quality Claims
Though vendors selling at the market are acting as individual
business entities, claims made by individual vendors may be perceived
by customers to be backed by the market as a whole. For this reason,
claims of specific production practices, and claims that products
have specific nutritive or other health benefits, must be supported
by analyses or studies, or methods of analysis, which are recognized
by state and/or federal governmental agencies for purposes of
certification. For example, under existing state and federal law,
only certified organic growers may claim to use organic growing
methods. As there is no state or federal certification program
for those making "pesticide-free" and related claims,
vendors may not make such claims until such a program is established
by an official state or federal agency
Miscellaneous
No firearms. No alcoholic beverages.
Non-Profit Organizations
Non-profit organizations shall make application and pay the same
rate as the other vendors on a per space basis.
Complaints
Complaints of any kind against any vendor shall be directed to
the attention of the Market Coordinator. The Market Coordinator
will seek to resolve the issue immediately and if the Market Coordinator
is unable to do so, he/she will forward the complaint to the owners
and Market Advisory Committee for investigation and resolution.
The Market Coordinator shall have
the right to warn and/or suspend a vendor based on the Market
Coordinator's personal observation of a violation of the rules
and regulations.
The Market Coordinator and owner
of the MSFM reserve the right to revise the MSFM Rules and Regulations
at any time.
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