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!
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:
Further details:
Space, set up:
Make what you sell.
Allowable Foods Approved for Sale:
Helpful Resources for Vendors:
- 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.
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.
- 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
- Iowa Specialty Crop Block Grant Program