Vendor Packet 2016

Camden Farmers Market

Thank you for selling your products with the Camden Farmers Market! Our market is committed to
bringing healthy, locally grown foods into neighborhoods where choices are limited. We appreciate your
support and are looking forward to working with you this market season!
Official first day of the market: July 14th, 2016
Official last day of the market: October 6th, 2016
Market Days: Thursdays
Market Opening Time: 3:00pm
Market Closing Time: 8:00pm
Market Address:
The Warren /Goddess of Glass
4400 Osseo Road
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Market Email Address:
camdenfarmersmarket@gmail.com
Market Co-Managers
Wendi Thiel - (m) 612-296-6354
Coco Ellingsworth - (m) 612-298-6727
Duane Atter (m) 612-703-9609
Connie Beckers - (m) 612-327-0283
The following items MUST be completed and sent to the market managers by June 1st, 2015
Completed contact form and commitment statement
Completed ST-19 tax form
Completed Farmer/Grower Registration Form (only applies to farmers)
Proof of liability insurance (only applies to food and beverage vendors)

Mail to:
Camden Farmers Market
Attn: Wendi Thiel
4215 Washburn Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Or email to:
camdenfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Camden Farmers Market Rules and Regulations

Please keep the rules and regulations for your records. If you have questions about any of these
items, please contact your market manager
Licenses, Permits, Forms:
1. All vendors must complete the attached Vendor Contact Form and Commitment Statement for the
Camden Farmers Market (page 4, 5 and 6 of this packet) and return to the Camden Farmers Market.
2. All vendors must complete the attached Minnesota Department of Revenue ST-19 Operator
Certificate of Compliance Form and return it to the market manager.
If you do not sell taxable items, check the box marked I am selling only nontaxable items and
sign the bottom. Homegrown vegetables and fruits are nontaxable.
If you do sell taxable items, you must fill in your Minnesota sales tax number. (If you need a
Minnesota sales tax number, call the number on the back of the form.) Flowers are taxable
items.
A new ST19 form is required for each market at which you sell.
3. All vendors are responsible for having the proper license from the City of Minneapolis as required.
Please see page 7 and 8 of this packet for licensing requirements.
Insurance and Liability:
Vendors are required to carry product liability insurance, naming the Camden Farmers Market as an
additional insured on the policy. Only Food and Beverage vendors must provide proof of insurance
coverage.
Vendors assume responsibility and agree to indemnify the Camden Farmers Market and all
associated organizations and persons from and against any claims, losses, damages or expenses
arising out of the sale of the vendors products. Vendors understand that the Camden Farmers
Market is not responsible for the vendors property or goods, or any damage caused by or liability
arising from the property or goods.
Vendors must have any city and state licenses and permits as well as current insurance information
in their booth space at all times.
Fees:
All vendors who begin selling at the Camden Farmers Market during the 2016 season will be charged a
stall fee of $10 per week that they participate. Please bring $10 cash each week.

Site Guidelines:
Vendors are responsible for providing all tables, chairs, signs, containers, shopping bags, cash for making
change etc. Vendors should make their booth space visually appealing and offer bags for customer
convenience. All products should be clearly labeled with price signs.
The Camden Farmers Market is an open-air, all-weather market. Covering for weather must be provided
by each vendor. Tents must be weighted down at all times. Vendors assume full responsibility for any
damage resulting from their tent or other display items flying away.
Water and restrooms for vendors will be available inside the Warren building. These areas are to be
used for sanitary purposes only and may not be used for washing produce or any other uses.
All vendors must post clear, visible signs stating their business (farm) name and location.
Vendors authorized to accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons and WIC Fruit and
Vegetable Vouchers must display their FMNP sign at all times.
Vendors must keep their stalls clean and free of trash during market hours. Displays, canopies, signage,
etc., may not infringe upon neighboring booths or walkways.
Health and Cleanliness Rules:
Vendors are responsible for removing all trash and debris from their stalls.
Vendors must comply with all State, County and City Health Regulations.
Enforcement and Disputes:
The market manager may take any action deemed appropriate if a vendor does not follow the rules. The
market manager reserves the right to request any vendor to remove any merchandise deemed
unacceptable.
If vendors have a dispute or complaint, they will bring it to the market manager and action will be taken
appropriately.
Vendors must treat other vendors, customers, and market staff with respect and cooperation. Vendors
must guarantee customer satisfaction for all goods sold.
Sampling Guidelines:
Vendors who plan to offer samples of any of their items must follow appropriate sampling guidelines as
dictated by all City, County and State regulations. Vendors must obtain prior permission from the
market manager before offering samples to customers.

Vendor Contact Form and Commitment Statement

Camden Farmers Market
I. Vendor Contact Information
vendor name _______________________________________________________________________________
mailing address ____________________________________________________________________________
street
city
state
zip
phone numbers (cell)_______________________________________________________________
phone numbers (home/work)_______________________________________________________________
email address (primary)_______________________________________________________________________
farm name (if applicable)_______________________________________________________________________
farm address (if applicable) __________________________________________________________________
street
city
state
zip
other people who may/will work your table at the market:
names_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

II. Selling Information

I produce:

vegetables (please list)_______________________________________________________________

fruit (please list)____________________________________________________________________
meat, eggs (please list)_______________________________________________________________
plants, flowers (please list)____________________________________________________________
other (please list)____________________________________________________________
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I distribute (prepackaged or resell):

vegetables (please list)_______________________________________________________________

fruit (please list)____________________________________________________________________
I home-process:

canned goods (please list)____________________________________________________________

baked goods (please list)______________________________________________________________
other (please list)__________________________________________________________________________
Please describe your farming/cooking methods (our customers ask about this each year): (check if any apply)

certified organic
pesticide-free
other natural farming/cooking method (please list)____________________________________________

I am certified to accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons for 2015:

yes please list FMNP number________________________________________________________

no
(We encourage all eligible vendors to accept FMNP coupons.)
I create the following craft item(s): _____________________________________________________________
I will demonstrate the making of the following craft item (s): ________________________________________
I provide the following services:________________________________________________________________
I am available to sell at the market:

the entire season

part of the season (indicate dates)____________________________________________________
Note: Not all vendors will be able to be scheduled every week. The Market Managers will be in touch
with you about scheduling exact dates that you will participate in the market.

Commitment and Release Statement

I have read and agree to abide by the above Camden Farmers Market rules, as well as all laws, codes and
regulations, and to cooperate with market management.
I understand the products that I am allowed to sell at the Camden Farmers Market and have obtained or
submitted the necessary license applications.
I commit to selling once a week (or as agreed upon by with market managers) at the stated market
location. If I am unable to attend, I will notify the market manager two days in advance. If I fail to
communicate appropriately with the market manager, I understand that my space may be allocated to
another vendor and my participation in the market in any future scheduled dates may be terminated.
I hereby release, forever discharge and hold harmless the Warren, ViNA, Goddess of Glass, Duane Atter,
Connie Beckers and Lara Bollweg and any other associated community organizations or property owners
from any and all liability, claims and demands of whatever kind or nature, which arise or may hereafter
arise from or in connection with my participation in the Camden Farmers Market. I take full responsibility
for my rented stall space at the market, my equipment and supplies and all products that I bring to sell at
the markets. I understand that all vendors are required to carry their own produce liability insurance,
naming the Camden Farmers Market as additional insured. I will provide proof of coverage to the
Market.
I certify that all information contained in this application is truthful and accurate.
I, ____________________________ (print name) understand and agree to the above paragraph.
______________________________________ _________________________
(signature)

(date)

Licensing Information
The Camden Farmers Market has expanded its license for the 2016 market season. We are now able to
accept vendors the sell as any of the following categories below. If you know of anyone else you might
be interested in participating in our market, please have them email us at
camdenfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Agricultural Producer: A grower, farm processor, or a group of growers or farmer processors belonging
to a growers' cooperative, or wild-harvester, that is principally engaged in the production of farm and
wild-harvested products. Complete Farmer/Grower Registration Form and return to market managers
or camdenfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Craft Producer: A market vendor who manufactures or crafts non-food goods by the force of their own
labor, who has control over the means and methods of production, and who assumes the principal
financial and liability risk for the production enterprise. Call the State of Minnesota, 651-296-6181, for
sales tax requirements. No license required.
Farm Processor: A market vendor who sells products that are grown, raised or harvested on land owned
or leased by the farm processor and which products may have additional ingredients added that are not
grown, raised or harvested by them on their land such as to produce sausage, bacon, cheese etc., and
who is licensed according to Minnesota law or city ordinance. Complete Farmer/Grower Registration
Form and return to market managers or camdenfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Food Market Distributor: A market vendor who sells fresh produce purchased from retail stores,
wholesalers or agricultural producers, or sells prepackaged foods for off-site consumption (excluding
home processors) provided that the vendor does not handle unpackaged food while at the market.
Complete the Market Distributor Form and return to City of Minneapolis.
Grower: A market vendor who sells products that are grown, raised or harvested on land owned or
leased by grower including vegetables, fruits, eggs, meats (without added ingredients), plants, flowers,
honey, maple syrup, etc. Complete Farmer/Grower Registration Form and return to market managers
or camdenfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Home Processed Foods: Products made through the transformation of raw ingredients into a finished
food product prepared in the home including, but not limited to, jams, jellies, pickles, baked goods and
confections. Complete the Exempted Market Vendor form and return to City of Minneapolis.
Food Market Manufacturer: A market vendor who sells and handles foods and beverages prepared for
immediate consumption (see definition below) at the market. Complete the Market Manufacturer
Form and return to City of Minneapolis.
Immediately Consumable: Products made through the transformation of raw ingredients into a finished
food product intended for consumption at the farmers market including, but not limited to, any foods
sold which are heated or prepared on-site, beverages, ice cream, or services that are provided during
the designated days and times of the market.

Vendor of Services: A market vendor who provides a service intended for immediate consumption
including, but not limited to, chair massage or face painting.
Plant Vendor: A market vendor who resells live plants or non-food plant products purchased from retail
stores, wholesalers or agricultural producers, or sells such plants or plant products grown and harvested
on land that is not owned or leased by the vendor. No license required.
Note: The following types of foods CANNOT be sold under any of the exemptions above apple or fruit
juice; pumpkin pies; custard pies; cream puffs; low acid canned foods such as green beans, corn, peas,
mushrooms, soups, meat, fish, or eggs; any other ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food products
containing meat, eggs, dairy, or any product that requires refrigeration.