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2024 PRODUCE IN THE PARK WINTER MARKET APPLICATION
This page is for our vendors and visiting businesses and organizations. It includes general guidelines for our markets and resources.
As always, email [email protected] if you have questions
To apply in person or assistance please come to 102 Chestnut St. Atlantic, IA 50022
In short, please:
  • only sell products that are handmade or homegrown,
  • 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!

A little more info:
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:
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 
    • Food trucks/ Prepared food items (with relevant licenses). We accept food trucks based on product offerings, reviews, and ease of doing business.
  • 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. 
Pricing:
  • Prices must be listed.
  • Produce in the Park does not set price floors at this time, but please consider there is a premium value to buying food at a farmers market: products are fresh, and customers enjoy a boutique shopping experience. 
  • Please consider your costs when pricing your products, and price at or above grocery store prices.
Business representation:
  • A market stand can be managed by any employee or volunteer who represents the business, including another vendor at the market.
  • The person who made or grew the original product is required to register as a vendor with Produce in the Park, pay the vendor fee, and follow all rules and proper licensing as laid out in the application.
  • Products sold by anyone other than the person who made or grew the product must be labeled with the source of origin (farm name and maker/grower contact info).
  • Any products sold by anyone other than the person who made or grew the product must be made or grown within 75 miles of Atlantic.
Youth at the market:
  • Youth age 16+ may apply to be vendors at all markets. The vendor must serve as primary contact with the market manager.
  • Youth age 10- 15 can participate in the summer market as vendors once a year (summer markets only) and are expected to follow same rules and regulations as adults.
  • A responsible adult must be present when youth 10-15 are selling.
  • Youth are welcome to volunteer with the market for Silver Cord hours or other programs.
  • If an organization or business is registered as a youth organization, the youth need to be the ones working the market stand (not the parents, or organization advisors).
  • Youth organizations that include youth aged 10-15 can participate at all markets, as long as youth 16+ are also involved at the market.

Helpful Resources for Vendors:
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