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Welcome, Vendors!

This page is for our vendors. It includes general guidelines for our markets and vendor resources.
As always, email produceintheparkatlanticiowa@gmail.com or call our Market Manager at 712-249-5870 if you have questions.
Thanks for visiting!
In short, please:
  • only sell what you make or grow,
  • make sure you've got the proper licensing and training for your products and business, 
  • show up a little early,
  • stay for the whole market,
  • treat everyone well, and
  • clean up after yourself.
  • We hope you join us!

Further details:
Space, set up:
  • Vendors must keep their stalls occupied from 15 min. before market opens until market closes, for all in-person markets.
  • Vendors are responsible for cleaning their spaces after market.
  • Limited electrical outlets are available on-site. Please make arrangements with market  manager, if needed. 
Products:
Make what you sell.
Allowable Foods Approved for Sale:
  • Must adhere to State Guidelines. See www.dia.iowa.gov 
  • The following items may be sold: 
    • Fresh fruits, vegetables, & herbs 
    • Bakery products that are not potentially hazardous: breads, cakes, doughnuts, pastries, buns, rolls, cookies, biscuits, and pies (NO meat pies,  soft pies, custard or cream filled products) 
    • Fresh shell eggs - recommended to be kept at or below 45°F 
    • Honey 
    • Non-potentially hazardous food products such as jams, jellies, syrups or  dried noodles 
    • Frozen poultry, beef, pork, lamb or goat (These must have a permit to  sell.) 
    • Crafts 
    • Prepared food items (with relevant licenses).
  • Baked goods, jams, and jellies must be labeled with the common name of the  product and the name and address of the person who prepared the food.
  • No “home style” canned goods can be sold without appropriate licensing from  local, state and federal authorities. This includes items like pickles, salsa and  pepper jellies. 
  • Prices must be listed. ​
Vendor-customer interaction 
  • Do not eat, chew gum, smoke, use tobacco, spit, while in growing/ processing/ food  handling area. 
  • Please be respectful, honest and courteous toward customers,  staff/managers and other vendors. Produce in the Park retains the right to prohibit a  person or business from participating in the market for conduct deemed inappropriate/unprofessional. 
  • There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, physical  ability, sexual orientation, age or nationality. 

Helpful Resources for Vendors:
  • Make sure you're ready for market with Farmers’ Market Food Safety Training FREE online here or GAP  Training. 
  • ISU Extension COVID-19 resources for our farm, food systems, and business clients 
  • Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
  • Iowa Farmers Market Association
  • Weights & Measures   
  • Food Safety – Resources and Guidelines  
  • Food safety license information
  • Food safety licenses and costs  
  • Food & Consumer Safety Bureau, Dept. of Inspections and Appeals contact Kurt.Rueber@dia.iowa.gov 
  • Farmers Market Tax Information
  • Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program  
    • Vendor information and training
  • Iowa Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
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