FARMER GEORGE MARKET STANDARDS

SATURDAY 10AM-2PM YEAR-ROUND/ ROUND ROCK 2111 IH-35 Rock Creek

SUNDAY 11AM-3 PM NEW LOCATION COMING SOON!

TUESDAY 3PM-7PM YEAR-ROUND/ PFLUGERVILLE 901 Old Austin Hutto Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660

THURSDAY 3PM-7PM SEASONAL/ AUSTIN Season Starts March - Sept. 8001 Mesa Dr.

FULL-TIME VENDOR ATTEND 45 MARKETS/ YEAR- $100 ANNUAL FEE

- $35 PER DAY - 10'X10' TENT/ 2ND TENT $20

PART-TIME VENDOR ATTEND 20 MARKETS/ YEAR- $125 ANNUAL FEE

- $45 FEE PER DAY - 10'X10' TENT/ $30.00 PER ADDITIONAL TENT

DROP-IN VENDOR

- $50 ANNUAL FEE- $60 FEE PER DAY - 10'X10' TENT/ $30.00 PER ADDITIONAL TENT

- 1-WEEK ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED - AS SPACE ALLOWS, NO MINIMUM ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

ADVERTISER- NO ANNUAL FEE

- $100 PER DAY/ PER TENT

- 1-WEEK ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED - AS SPACE ALLOWS, NO MINIMUM ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (NON-ARTISAN)

*Regular or part-time vendors who are paying reduced rates. Pay drop-in rate after absence for 1st market day.

FEES:

DAILY BOOTH FEE COLLECTED 1 HOUR PRIOR TO CLOSING AT EACH MARKET via cash, company check, Venmo, Paypal, or credit/ debit card.Renewing Vendors: Annual fee due by Jan. 1, $30.00 late fee imposed if paid after due dateNew vendors joining will pay annual fee at 1st market PLUS 1st day booth feeNew vendors joining September - October 31 pay $50.00 pro-rated annual feeVendors joining after Nov. 30 will be charged full annual fee with fee good until Dec. 31 following yearNo refunds for any reason - including involuntary dismissalVendors must have a confirmation email/ text from market management prior to attending any market

COTTAGE FOOD BAKERS/ CBD/ CANDLES/ SOAP:No drop-ins accepted. Annual vendors only. This means if you sign up for a market you are committing to come at least 48 weeks out of the year. We limit number of bakers with very little duplication of product.

ARTISTS
selling hand-painted/hand-illustrated original work on paper/canvas/decal material: 100.00 annual fee and higher drop-in booth rate waived. Participation dates must be reserved by the 20th of each month for the following month.
If for some reason you cannot make those dates, we require at minimum 3 days cancellation notice, unless it is an emergency situation. Repeated cancellations/ emergency call-outs lead to termination of participation.

QUALITY:We reserve the right to remove any vendor who falls below quality standards set by market without refund of annual fee.

Thank you for your interest in our markets! Before you apply, please read over the rules and make sure your product is in compliance. Admission to the Market is at the discretion of the market administration and based on the following criteria:

1. The market is limited to farmers/growers/producers in the State or their agents. Producers must be in full control of production of all products. An agent is someone employed by the grower or their representative.

2. Farmers and all vendors are expected to cooperate in any unannounced inspection by the market administration team.

3. Non-farm goods are permitted at the sole discretion of the market and must be produced by the vendor with preference given to producers within 150 miles of market location. Proof of production is required. Resale of products is allowed for special events/circumstances.

Reminders: Any new product not on your original market application must be approved prior to selling. Any sub-leasing agreements must be approved and be added in writing to original application once approved.

4. SET UP & ATTENDANCE:

a) Set-up starts 1.5 hours prior to open times.
NO DRIVING INTO MARKET 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO OPENING TIME.
TENTS must be set up 30 minutes prior to market open times. Tardy vendors may be denied access to the market to protect the safety of customers.
Take-down not allowed prior to market closing times. We are a COMMUNITY-run market so please help your neighbor in putting up/ taking down of tents if you see them struggling. When driving in - PLEASE UNLOAD and MOVE YOUR VEHICLE ASAP - DO NOT SET UP WHILE UNLOADING!
If market is busy - drive in access may be denied. DUE TO THE DANGER TO VENDORS & SHOPPERS MORE THAN 2 WARNINGS WILL LEAD TO DENIAL OR DRIVE-IN PRIVILEGES AND POSSIBLY EXPULSION.

b) Each vendor is allowed (1) one 10'X10' tent with straight legs (unless otherwise contracted). 40 lb. weights per leg must be available for tent legs. Back tent legs can be either weighted down with 40 lb. weights per leg or secured to vehicle (IF your space allows for vehicle). In the event of high winds, manager may request tents be taken down for safety.

c) Parking spots are assigned by a first-come first-served basis with NO GAPS allowed between tents except for after every 7 tents. After 7 tents, one - 12 foot walkway required for fire code compliance.

d) Vendors may not park vehicles on the grass or sidewalks at any time for any reason. Vendors will park their vehicles at the discretion of the Market Manager & as assigned in special cases for large loads. Vendors and their employees are expected to comply with all applicable vehicle and traffic laws. Vendors may not under any circumstance park or unload in fire lanes and any restricted areas. Vehicles of any sort may not block a roadway at any time. Turn off engines when loading or unloading. No produce, product, or empty containers may be stored in or on any public highway, roadway, thorough-fare, or sidewalk.
Removal or movement of barricades and cones surrounding the market is not allowed.
Spaces are assigned by the Market Manager. Spaces may be changed at the discretion of the Market Manager as deemed necessary without input from any vendor. NO SPACES ARE GUARANTEED OR RESERVED.

e) Each vendor is responsible to have their own trash receptacles. Trash or excess product must not be left at location and must be taken at time of departure. Vendor is also responsible for general housekeeping in and around their occupied space. Ensure all trash/ debris is cleaned prior to leaving. Ice and water brought to maintain product freshness may not be discarded on-site.

f) Display must be within 10'X10' area. If additional space is required, additional fees will be assessed. All tables must be covered. Signs including sandwich boards, displays and personal property must remain within the confines of the vendor booth space. Signs, banners, and displays should be maintained in good repair. Any signs or promotional materials not pertaining to the Farmer's Market or vendors' product must be approved by the Market Manager before circulating. Each vendor shall display a sign which states the vendor's name. Vendors must have product prices clearly displayed at all times. Table coverings are mandatory - must be clean and free of wrinkles. We want vendors who have the whole package - high quality products presented in a creative and professional manner.

g) We are year-round, rain or shine markets. Vendors should be prepared for all types of weather including cover for rain or sun and weights for winds. In the event No refunds or decrease in fees will be given because of inclement weather or lack of business due to the weather. Markets will be closed if market day falls on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter Sunday, or New Year's Day. In the event the Market is closed due to inclement weather or an unforeseen incident, the Market Manager will advise all vendors at what time the Market will be closing.

h) Any vendor NOT attending the market must notify the Market Manager via call, text, or by replying to weekly attendance email by Monday 5 PM prior to market. Space will be allocated by attendance. Exception will be taken into consideration for emergencies. $45 drop-in rate must be paid on your 1st market back if you want to set up. More than 2 absences without notification may result in loss of booth assignment and prepaid booth fees. Excessive (2+) absences without notification - may lead to expulsion. Leaving early for non-emergency reasons or without prior permission is prohibited and is a violation of our market standards.
TEXT OR CALL 956.286.1949 TO REPORT ABSENCE BY MONDAY 5PM. CALLING IN DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCUSE YOU FROM PAYING THE DROP-IN FEE UPON RETURN.

5) No vendor may “sublet” any stall at any time for any purpose.

6) Booth sharing is allowed for an additional fee - see market manager for details.

7) All markets are tobacco/ drug/ alcohol free zones. No smoking/vaping within 50 ft. of market.

8) PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS: ALL PRODUCTS MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO SALE.

a) The farmer may only sell produce grown (or goods made) on his/her own farm. (Any producer who rents or is involved in a partnership or other contractual agreement must advise the market of such arrangement.) The market selects prepared foods and baked goods that are original, of high quality and do not excessively duplicate foods already sold at market. To benefit consumers, no food vendor will have the exclusive right to sell any category of food product. The Market Manager may request removal of poor quality items.

b) All necessary paperwork for relevant permits from city, county, state and federal permitting agencies required must be received, notarized as necessary and accepted by the Market Manager before a vendor may occupy a space and/or open.

c) New vendors selling prepared food are encouraged to use organic and ingredients from market vendors whenever seasonably possible. Prepared food vendors may sample at their booth by providing packaged samples of their product from their commercial kitchen without a sampling permit from the City Health Department. All must follow Cottage Food Laws and Safe Handling Guidelines according to county and State laws. Any fines received by any market will be paid by vendor responsible for non-compliance. Failure to abide by sampling requirements may also result in the revocation of sampling privileges or expulsion from any market. Market is not responsible for product liability, fines, penalties or the paying of sales taxes for individual vendors.

d) Prepared Food Vendors providing un-packaged samples may do so with appropriate City and County farmers’ market permit or if pre-packaged samples of their product are brought from their commercial kitchen no permit is required. Proof of proper licenses and insurance are required before being allowed to sell at any market. We strongly encourage biodegradable sampling utensils.

e) Nursery Vendors must sell only cut flowers, potted plants, trees or nursery starts that are grown from seed, plug, cutting, bulb or bare-root by the seller. Applicable permits required.

9) All vendors must post or have in their possession when applicable:- Signs clearly identifying business name including the city, town or county where production occurs should be visible- Organic Certification when promoting the produce/product as organic. Vendors using the term "organic" must be in compliance with the USDA National Standards. - Certificate of Registration for Weights and Measures where applicable. - All vendors selling by weight must use an approved commercial scale certified legal for legal trade by the Texas Department of Agriculture

10) FGM administration may set limits of duplication of products for sale. There is no guarantee of exclusivity for any vendor

11) VENDOR CONDUCT:

a) Refer difficulty with customers or vendors directly to the Market Manager. Intoxication and other disruptive behaviors will result in vendor expulsion from the Market without refund.

b) Vendors are responsible for the behavior of their employees and volunteers.

c) Vendors and their agents, employees and volunteers are expected to be courteous and honest in their business dealings at all times.

d) Public consumption of alcohol at the markets is prohibited with the exception of winery/ craft beer/ kombucha vendor samples if permissible by local laws.

e) Pets must be contained and kept on a leash.

f) Disputes between vendors/harassment of individuals of any kind are not permitted and will not be tolerated. Complaint must be directed to Market Management who will be responsible to resolve the dispute. All parties will comply with the final decision or be subject to sanctions including suspension or exclusion from future participation in the market.

g) Concerns/complaints regarding rules, codes, laws, or personnel relating to the FGMarket in any manner must be directed to the Market Manager and pursued following the stated grievance process. Failure to do so may result in termination from the Market.
IF THE MARKET MANAGER ASKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION TO MOVE, TO REMOVE PRODUCT FROM YOUR TABLE, OR GIVES INSTRUCTION FOR HEALTH, SAFETY, OR COMPLIANCE ACCORDING TO MARKET STANDARDS AND YOU DO NOT COMPLY - YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE MARKET AND MAY LEAD TO SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION.

h) Vendors are prohibited from utilizing the vendor email list to send out group email. Notices and announcements will be sent out by the Market Management personnel exclusively.

12) LIABILITY: FGM and its subsidiary companies, its subcontractors, and owners are not liable for any harm, damage, loss of life or limbs, stress, property damage, personal damage or loss resulting from participating in its events and markets. You are 100% responsible for your property, personnel, and products. In the event you, your products, equipment, personnel, etc. cause damage to other customers, vendors, or market staff/ equipment, you and/ or your company will be financially and personally responsible for damages. PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

13) ENFORCEMENT & GRIEVANCE POLICY:All grievances must be submitted in writing VIA EMAIL: [email protected]. Market team will conduct investigation and work diligently to resolve issues. Response will be in writing. All decisions will be final.

14) STANDARDS & FEES subject to change without prior notification if situations and circumstances arise. ALL FEES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

ANY VENDOR PARTICIPATING IN ANY FG MARKET, HAS EITHER RECEIVED MARKET STANDARDS IN PAPER FORM OR HAVE READ IT ONLINE AND AGREE TO ALL ITS TERMS & CONDITIONS. IT IS THE VENDOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP ABREAST OF ANY MARKET STANDARD CHANGES AND/OR ADDENDUMS. QUESTIONS/ CONCERNS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO [email protected]

By submitting an application, I understand the standards listed above and agree to abide by all current standards..