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2011 Season
Time and Location: Guest vendors are not allowed, they must purchase a permit.
Agricultural producers may sell crafts or other products jams, baked goods, handcrafts, etc., as long as they do not exceed more than 10% of their total product. If vendors wish to sell more than 10% crafts or other products they must apply to the Standing Committee prior to selling. An additional vendor fee may be required.
Limited spaces will be made available for "other" vendors (prepared foods, chair massage, coffee, and etc.). Vendors will be accepted on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the discretion of the Standing Committee.
Cost of one (1) vendor space is $55 per market season, paid in full prior to selling. This fee is the same whether the vendor is selling for two (2) weeks or every week. A vendor who wishes to sell for only part of the Market season will be charged $55, as if they are going to be present for the full season. Spaces will be assigned. One-time vendor permits are $25 each and will be issued by the Market Manager according the space availability. The decision to issue a permit will be based on products to be sold, date the application is received and space availability. Priority will be given to agricultural producers. Each application will be subject to the guidelines for all vendors. If a vendor's products are in question, the Market Committee may request proof of where the produce and /or products are being produced. A farm/business visit may be requested. If permission is given, the Market Committee will arrange the visit with the vendor. If the vendor is found to be in violation of the rules, the vendor will be ask to leave the Market, the vendor fee will be forfeited. If proof or permission is denied, the vendor will be assumed to be in violation of the rules and ask to leave the Market. If a questions arises the Standing Committee will have the finally say on the issue.
Colorado State Extension office can/will sell vendor permits for current Market Members with any new vendor applications referred to the Standing Committee for consideration.
The Web Master:
The
Web Master is allowed to sell advertising on the Web Page. The Master is solely
responsible for the number and contents of the advertising and may edit any
advertising that is submitted for placement. The funds received will be handed
over to Market Committee for deposit into the Farmers Market account.
All vendors are responsible to be in compliance with, and follow, the Health Code Regulations, licensing, tax regulations, as well as City and County regulations. If weight scales are to be used the vendor must comply with the State Law regulating weights and measures.
Click here to view the Montezuma County Health Department's Farmers' Market Rules and Regulations. Click to view a Colorado State University Extension guide to Food Safety for Farmers Market Vendors.
Live Animals: NO LIVE ANIMALS WILL BE ALLOWED within the confines of the Farmers Market.
Live animals may not be sold or given away. Leashed pets must remain outside of the Market area, with the exception of assistance dogs needed by patrons of the market. Any questions regarding the policy should be referred to the Standing Committee.
Food Stamp Program:
Customers can now use their EBT or Debit card (we are not accepting credit cards at this time) to purchase Food Stamp Coupons or Market Bucks from the market cashier. At the end of each market day vendors will take the coupons they have received to the market cashier who will mark down credit for each coupon, take care of accounting, and issue reimbursement checks (every two weeks). All the coupons MUST be stamped with the Cortez Farmer's Market stamp. If a vendor accepts a coupon that is incorrectly stamped they will not be reimbursed.
Food Stamp Coupons come in $1 denominations and can be used to purchase foods intended to be eaten at home and seeds and plants intended to grow food. They cannot be used to purchase foods that are hot at point of sale, foods to be eaten at the market, or nonfood items (crafts, flowers, etc...) No change can be given, and prices cannot be rounded up or otherwise increased. Food Stamp customers cannot be treated any differently than any other customer. Market Bucks come in $5 denominations and can be used to purchase anything at the market. Change must be given.
Voting Membership: A Vendor will be considered a voting member of the Cortez Farmer's Market after they have complete one (1) full season of the Market. Changes to the Rules & Regulations may be proposed by any voting member and must be presented at an annual meeting to all members present. To be approved, a majority of the voting membership present at the meeting must vote in support of the change. A proposed new rule can be submitted to the Standing Committee between annual meetings by submitting it, in writing, to the Committee for presentation at the next annual meeting. The Cortez Farmers Market Standing Committee can be contacted regarding the rules that govern the Committee. If any questions or issues arise, please contact the Committee for consideration and resolutions.
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