Before beginning the process of selling in farmers’ markets, we encourage you to visit the market you are interested in and speak with the Market Manager. Market Managers are continuously looking for unique additions to their markets to give a variety of goods and services to their customers.  This is the time to give your elevator pitch and tell the Market Manager why your product would benefit the market. It is also the time to observe the market and see if it would be a good fit for your product.

If the Market Manager believes your product would be a positive addition to the market, they will ask you to complete an interest form, if you have not done so already. 

Once we confirm that you’re still interested in the market, you will receive an application from PCFMA. The following items need to be obtained before you can begin selling:

• PCFMA Application submitted with electronic signature agreeing to PCFMA’s Rules and Regulations.
• Application fee.
• All required state and/or county agricultural or health permits depending on the product you are selling.
• General liability insurance for $1,000,000 with PCFMA listed as additionally insured.
• Any market-specific permits (will receive details about this from the Market Manager).

Once each of these items is received and processed by PCFMA, you will receive a status letter listing the markets you can attend.  Then you can follow up with the Market Managers for those markets to set your start dates. Always contact the Market Manager to determine if any other items are needed.