Farmer Vendor Application Important Notes

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Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers Market 34 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 707-694-3611 www.sonomaplazamarket.

1 Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers Market 34 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA Farmer Vendor Application Important Notes --Please fill out your application completely and thoroughly. Our Selection Committee makes their decisions from the applications, so be sure to make a good case for why you should be accepted! We strongly favor LOCAL, SMALL INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES. --Applications received without the $45 application fee will not be considered! Do not forget to enclose your payment. --All required paperwork, insurance, permits, etc. do NOT need to be in place and submitted with your application. If you are accepted as a 2018 vendor, you will be notified by March 15th and will have until late April to submit all necessary paperwork and permits. --If you need 240 volt electricity, be sure to note that on your application, as there are limited 240 volt outlets in the Plaza. Please include a photo of your 240 plug and tell us the amperage you will need. Note that we DO NOT allow generators, so you must be sure that we have the electricity you will need. --Our absentee policy allows each vendor ONE absence per season at no charge. Any absences beyond the first, for any reason, are charged to the vendor at their usual weekly rate, with payment expected at the next market you attend CHANGES: The Application fee for all Vendors has increased to $45. In addition, any late applications received after the February 1, 2018 deadline must pay a late application penalty of $30, for a total LATE APPLICATION FEE of $75. Due to the 4 th of July Holiday, there will be no Market on July 3 rd, Vendor stall fees are expected to increase for the 2018 season we will let all Vendor applicants know the 2018 stall fees by late January, after our January Board of Directors meeting. Music for the 2018 season will take place every week on the Horseshoe Lawn, except for the Tuesday in June, July, August and September when the Sonoma Valley Jazz Society will present music in Grinsted Amphitheatre. Please retain this page for your records DO NOT return it with your completed application! VOMCFM Farmer Applicatio 218.idt Rev Date 1 / 2/17 Page 1 if 7

2 Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers Market 34 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA Farmer/Rancher Application Business Name: Name and Title of Person Applying: Business Location: Mailing Address: Website URL: Address: City: State: Zip Code: City: State: Zip Code: Please indicate what you will allow us to post on the VOMCFM website (circle any): Business Phone: Business Phone Cell Phone Cell Phone(s): Address Fax: Link to your website Nothing Best Way to Contact You (circle one): Business Phone Cell Phone Mail Other (please specify): VOMCFM runs from the beginning of May through the end of September. Preference is given to vendors who commit to our entire season. Will you commit for the entire season? (circle one) Yes No If NO, what are your beginning and ending dates for attending the Market? - Beginning Ending How many 10 x 10 stalls will you need? (circle one): One Two Three (10 x10 ) (10 x20 ) (10 x30 ) Do you need a power source? (circle): No Yes Yes (If requesting 240V, include a photo of your plug 120 V 240 V and the amperage you will need.) Business Ownership (circle any below): Number of years in business: Sole Proprietor Partnership/LLC Corporation Family-owned Non-Profit VOMCFM Farmer Applicatio 218.idt Rev Date 1 / 2/17 Page if 7

3 Where do you sell your products? (circle all that apply) Other farmers markets Direct to stores (#? ) Wholesale distributors Online Your own store, stand or cart Festivals & fairs Direct to restaurants (#? ) Direct to schools/institutions Direct to food processors CSA (# of subscribers? ) Please list all other farmers markets that you sell or have sold at: Please list below all individuals that you anticipate will work at your stall (we request this information to comply with California Farmers Market regulations and in case of emergency): Name Phone number Family, Friend, or Employee? Space for additional information, including any requests for a specific location within the market: Please complete all pages of this Application. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Submit your Application with a $45 application fee to VOMCFM, 34 W. Spain St., Sonoma, CA Applications received after February 1, 2018 will be considered late and must include a late penalty of $30, for a total LATE APPLICATION FEE of $75! I agree to read, understand and comply with the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers Market (to be posted online at I also understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all workers at my stall know and comply with the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations. Signature: Date: VOMCFM Farmer Applicatio 218.idt Rev Date 1 / 2/17 Page 3 if 7

4 Due to limited space, not all Farmers can be allowed to keep their vehicle adjacent to their stall area. Do you request to keep your vehicle adjacent to your stall area? (circle one) Yes No If YES, please provide the length and width of your vehicle, in feet. by length width Certified Producer s Certificate Information: Name on Certificate Cert. # Issuing County If you will be selling for other Certified Producers, enter their information below: : 3 rd : Farm/Ranch Description Provide information on all growing locations, including locations for and 3 rd Certificates (see above), if applicable: CPC (circle one) Farm Location (Address, City, County) Acreage Miles to VOMCFM Describe your farm history and farming philosophy: Explain what variety, heirloom or specialty crops you grow and are most proud of: VOMCFM Farmer Applicatio 218.idt Rev Date 1 / 2/17 Page 4 if 7

5 Certifications/Registrations (Attach copies of any certificates or registrations): Organic: Certifying Agency: CDFA Organic Registration #: Certified since what year? Egg Handlers Registration: Handler Code: Nursery Stock: License #: Other Certifications: Type of Certification: Certifying Agency: Type of Certification: Certifying Agency: Certified since what year? Certified since what year? Crops Grown (circle all that apply): Tomatoes Peppers Onions/Garlic Beans/Peas Cabbage Corn Broccoli/Cauliflower Cucumbers Summer Squash Winter Squash Eggplant Potatoes/Root Vegetables Artichokes Lettuce/Salad Mix Greens Mushrooms Olives Herbs Apples/Pears Stone Fruit Cherries/Berries Grapes Melons Dates/Figs Avocadoes Dried Fruit Flowers Plant Starts Dairy Products: Types of cheese or other items produced: Type of coagulant/rennet used: % of milk from your farm % of milk from other sources Source name/location: % of raw milk products % of pasteurized products VOMCFM Farmer Applicatio 218.idt Rev Date 1 / 2/17 Page 5 if 7

6 Animals, Eggs and Bees: List the breeds of all animals raised, including honey bees and laying chickens: Animal Breed Size of herd/flock or # of hives All applicants must fill out the Product Availability Time Line on the following page! VOMCFM Farmer Applicatio 218.idt Rev Date 1 / 2/17 Page 6 if 7

7 List below your farm s product availability time line. Be sure to indicate whether the product is on your (P) or or 3 rd Certificate (as specified on Page 3 of your application): Product/Variety CPC (circle one) May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct If you need more room, please reproduce this sheet and attach additional sheets as necessary. VOMCFM Farmer Applicatio 218.idt Rev Date 1 / 2/17 Page 7 if 7

MCKINNEY FARMERS MARKET AT CHESTNUT SQUARE RULES OF OPERATION

MCKINNEY FARMERS MARKET AT CHESTNUT SQUARE RULES OF OPERATION 2018 Vendor Application: 1. All persons wanting to sell at the McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square must agree to the terms of these