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How to Apply Thank you for your interest in joining the Cooperstown Farmers' Market. Since 1991 the Market has provided a lively setting for farmers, bakers, crafters, and food producers to directly market their goods to Cooperstown's diverse population of baseball fans and opera buffs, as well as full-time and seasonal residents. For 2010, there will be forty-one Saturday markets accommodating twenty-seven stalls inside and four tents outside. New this year, we are considering a mid-week market on Tuesday or Thursday. The market hours are 8:00am - 2:00pm from May to September then shift to open at 9:00am from September until April. 2010 vendor applications will be posted here on the website by January 31, 2010. Applications will be accepted until February 28. All new vendors will be juried in February and March. By March 31, all vendors will be notified of the season stall schedule for Saturday markets May 8 through December 18 .
Vendor Prerequisites Membership is limited to producers within a 50-mile radius of the Cooperstown Farmers' Market. Vendors must produce at least 80% of the goods they plan to sell at market. Vendors are required to submit a copy of their liability insurance, a crop plan if applicable, a signed inspection agreement and any applicable licenses or certificates (e.g., food processing license, nursery dealer registration certificate, etc.) as well as photos of their display, with their application form. Jury Process A committee made up of six full-time vendors, the market manager, and a representative of the market board juries applications to ensure quality in the market. The Vendor Selection Committee meets March 27th to jury new applications and products. The Market Manager determines space availability, and advises the VSC in the areas of product diversity and quality. Application To begin the application process, it is recommended that you read the following:
10jan28_Rules and Regulations.pdf 10jan28_NY Farmers Market Federation Required Permits 10jan28_Insurance requirements
In order to apply to become a vendor, please complete the applicable forms listed below. All files are provided in .pdf format. 10jan28_2010 Vendor Application 10jan28_Insurance requirements
A complete application package will include the following: 1. Completed Application Form and a check for $20. 2. Signed Inspection Agreement 3. Copies of all applicable permits, licenses and certificates 4. Proof of Liability Insurance or a check in the amount of the Otsego 2000 insurance 5. Completed New York State Farmers' Market Crop Plan (for sellers of fruit and vegetables) 6. If first-time applicant, photos of display, products, booth signage or brochure The completed application should be mailed by February 28, 2010 to the attention of the Farmers' Market Manager at the address listed below. OTHER AREA MARKETS SEEK VENDORS! Oneonta Farmers' Market: Contact Dana LeCroix, (607) 437-0158, Baltazar_am@hotmail.com Richfield Springs Farmers' Market:
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