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Farmer/Producer Application 2008
www.phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org Thank you for your interest in the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market. The Market opened in 2002, and it has gained widespread acceptance and community support, with record sales and participation last season. We are looking forward to an even better year in 2008. Enclosed you will find a 2008 Farmer/Producer Application for the Market. If you would like to sell at the market, please send the following to the address below: 1. A completed application 2. Copies of all permits, licenses, labels etc. required by the county or the state for you to sell your product Phoenixville Farmers’ Market c/o Kirsten Van Vlandren 223 Carolina Avenue Phoenixville, PA 19460 You do not need to send any payment or proof of insurance with your application. Once we receive your application and copies of the necessary permits, we will call you to discuss your farm or farm-related business. After our discussion, we will consider how your business will contribute to the market and how the market can help you, in order to decide if we can accept your application. If you are accepted into the Market, we will then require the following: 1. Proof of $1,000,000.00 liability insurance listing the “Phoenixville Main Street CDC” as an additional insured 2. An initial payment of $60.00 towards the annual market fee of $180.00 Again, thank you for your interest in the market, and feel free to call me at 484-924-8203, or email me at [email protected], you have any questions. Regards, Kirsten Van Vlandren Market Manager enclosure Phoenixville Farmers' Market Located in the Parking Lot at Taylors Alley Under the Gay Street Bridge, Phoenixville. Pa 19460 Open Every Saturday, 9am to 1pm May 10 through November 22 www.phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org Farmer/Producer Application 2008 The Phoenixville Farmers' Market, a grower/producer market located at the Foundry in downtown Phoenixville, was established to: -Build community in downtown Phoenixville -Support local farms and preserve local agriculture - Improve health through nutrition education -Increase access to fresh, affordable, nutritious food The Market is open every Saturday, Mid-May through November, from 9am to 1pm. For more information about the Market, visit www.phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org. Farm/Business Name ____________________________________________ Contact Person ________________________________________________ Farm/Business address ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Mailing address (if different from farm/business loction) ____________________________________ _____________________________________________ Phone #_______________________ Fax #_______________________ Cell #_________________ email address _______________________________ Website _________________________ Farm/Business Description Please write a few sentences describing your farm or business and your products (if your application is accepted, this information will be used to create our 2007 brochure.) Feel free to write or print this on a separate piece of paper. For Farmers How many acres do you farm? ______________________________________ How long have you been farming? ____________________________________ What are your major products (general, ie. vegetables, beef, etc.) _________________________ How would you describe your production method? (ie. certified organic, organic but not certified, natural, conventional, low spray etc.)_____________________________________________________ Do you plan to come to the Market for the whole season? _____________________________ If not, when will you come to the Market - estimated start date_________________________ estimated end date _______________________ How often will you come? ___ weekly ___ every other week (weekly is preferred) Do you accept FMNP (WIC) vouchers? ______________________________________________ Phoenixville Farmers' Market Vegetables __arugula __asparagus __beans, lima __beans, green __beans, soy __beets __bok choy __broccoli __brussel sprouts __cabbage, chinese __cabbage __carrots __cauliflower __celery __corn, sweet __cucumbers __eggplant __endive __fennel __greens, collard __kale __kohlrabi __leeks __lettuce __mushrooms __okra __onions __parsnips __peas __peppers, hot __peppers, sweet __potatoes __pumpkins __radicchio __rhubarb __rutabgas __scallions __shallots __spinach __squash, summer __squash, winter __sweet potatoes __tomatoes __turnips __other(List) Farmer/Producer Application Crop List Please check off all products you grow/produce Fruits __apples __apricots __blackberries __blueberries __cantaloupes __cherries __grapes __nectarines __peaches __pears __plums __raspberries __strawberries __watermelons __Other (list) Herbs __basil __catnip __chamomile __chervil __chives __cilantro __dill __garlic __lavender __lemon balm __lovage __marjoram __mint __oregano __parsley __pennyroyal __sage __rosemary __tarragon __thyme __Other(list) Meats/Dairy __bacon __beef __cheese __chicken __duck __eggs __fish __goat __ham __hot dogs __lamb __milk __pork __sausage __turkey __veal __yogurt __Other (list) Other __baked goods __beeswax products __baskets __bread __cider __coffee __dried flowers __fiber __flowers __honey __jams, jellies. preserves __pickles __potted plants __Other(list) Phoenixville Farmers' Market Farmer/Producer Application 2008 Fee Structure Farmer fees help cover operating expenses to make the Market successful, such as advertising and promotion. Fees are as follows: (We strongly encourage farmers/producers to come to the Market each week they have product to sell) Whole Season $180.00 Weekly $18.00 * Checks should be made payable to Phoenixville Main Street CDC ** Whole season fees may be paid in 3 installments of $60 each, 5/1, 8/1, 10/1 Market Rules 1. Vendors shall sell only agricultural, food, or other items that they themselves have grown, produced or processed. Exceptions may be made when farmers are working cooperatively. Approval for such exceptions will be made on a case by case basis. 2. All products must comply with federal, state and local health and agriculture regulations. Farmers/producers must have any necessary licenses or permits that may be required to produce and sell their product and shall provide the market manager copies of such permits. Farmers/producers must comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations of the United States, the State of Pennsylvania, the Borough of Phoenixville, and the County of Chester. 3. Baked goods and prepared foods should highlight regional produce and seasonal ingredients, and when possible, should be prepared with healthful whole grains and unrefined sugars. No commercial mixes, crusts, flavored fillings, or artificially flavored ingredients should be used in bakery products. Traditional cultural baked goods, (such as Whoopee Pies or Empanadas) may be allowed at the discretion of management on a limited basis. 4. Each producer shall display a sign, which states the producer's name and address. 5. All farmers/producers agree to host a site visit by a representative from the Market, if requested. 6. All farmers/producers shall provide the market manager with a copy of their liability insurance policies. "Phoenixville Main Street CDC" must be listed as an additional insured. By signing this application, I agree to comply with the Phoenixville Farmers' Market rules, to pay the applicable market fees, and participate fully in the Phoenixville Farmers' Market for the 2008 season. _________________________________________________________ Date ___________________ Please mail completed application to: Phoenixville Farmers' Market, c/o Kirsten VanVlandren 223 Carolina Avenue Phoenixville, PA 19460 email: [email protected] phone: 484-924-8203
