Minier Farmer’s Market
2008 Operating Guidelines for Farmers - Page 2
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     6. Producer Criteria – The vendor must be an active participant in the production or harvest of all products offered for sale.  The only exception is when the Market lacks a product that is needed, in which case the vendor can submit an application for a provisional agreement that allows the product to be purchased from another Illinois producer for sale at the Market.  Market management will supervise each provisional arrangement.  The vendor should display a copy of the agreement at the Market and provide proof of purchase to Market management.  Once another producer-vendor is found to provide an adequate supply of that product, the supplemental vendor must stop the provisional agreement and subsequent sales of that product.  Resale of any other items purchased by a vendor will not be permitted

     7. Booth Space – A standard street stall consists of one parking space.  One vehicle is permitted per street stall.  All set up items (tents, chairs, tables, display boards, etc.) are the responsibility of the vendor.

     8. Legal Compliance – Vendors should familiarize themselves with local and state laws related to their business and are responsible for compliance.  Examples include laws related to health regulations, weights and measures (scales), sales taxes, and insurance.  Health Department and other officials may visit the Market to assure compliance with regulations.

     9. Signage – Signs, boards, tags, or labels listing prices of all products for sale must be posted prior to the beginning of sales.

     10. Sales Practices – Products should be priced fairly, and radical price-cutting of top-quality products should be avoided.  No crying out, “hawking”, or other aggressive sales techniques are allowed.  Market management will make the final determination as to whether a particular sales practice falls within this provision.  Vendors must agree to follow the direction of the Market representative in regard to these practices.

     11. Code of Conduct – Vendor behavior, personal appearance, and maintenance of their sales area should reflect positively on the Market’s overall appearance, quality, and reputation.  To support this obligation, vendors are expected to:

1. Maintain safe, clean conditions in and around the sales area.
2. Maintain a professional and tidy personal appearance.
3. Maintain cordial relations with customers, Market management, and other vendors.
4. Refrain from smoking in and around the sales area.
5. Maintain clear access for pedestrian traffic.
6. Clean up – Vendors are responsible for cleaning all trash and waste within and around their allotted space before leaving the Market each week.  Teardown must be completed and the street cleared for re-opening by 7.30PM.

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