2021VENDOR HANDBOOK

Address : 5315 22nd AVE NW Seat t le , WA 98107

Mobile: 206-250-0609

Of f i ce : 206-706-0615

Emai l : vendors@sfmamarke ts .com

SFMA turns 21 in 2021!

We’re celebrating the history and the future of the markets by building a Farm Relief Fund.

The Farm Relief Fund is a non-profit whose mission is to support Washington's agricultural community in the greater Seattle area through community outreach, educational programs in schools, and assistance to farms experiencing hardship. In 2021 we are striving to reach new heights. What does this mean for farmers? SFMA's Farm Relief Fund is dedicated to providing assistance to farmers hit by any one of the many disasters that can impact agricultural production, including fire, flood, drought, pandemics and other emergencies. The Farm Relief Fund is open to all farmers and fishers who normally sell at SFMA's Ballard, Madrona, and/or Wallingford markets. To raise funds for the Farm Relief Fund, we will be launching fundraisers throughout 2021, as well as partnering with other businesses in the City of Seattle. SFMA is dedicated to supporting Washington State farms, organic certification and sustainable agriculture throughout the state. We do this through our farmers markets and fundraising efforts to support & promote educational programs, sustainable agricultural equipment & techniques, public access to healthy nutrition, encouraging youth to consider agriculture as a viable career path, and providing emergency assistance to farmers in times of need.

Table of Contents:

The Organization.............................1

Our Markets.....................................1

Who Can Sell What.........................2

Vendor Notices................................3

What Cannot Be Sold at Markets....4

Application.......................................5

Jurying.............................................5

Application Fees..............................5

Market Currency..............................6

Market Rules & Policies...................7

Daily Market Fees............................8

Sampling Regulations...................10

Food Handling...............................10

COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan...9

SFMA THE ORGANIZATION

SFMA organizes three farmers markets in Seattle: the year-round Ballard Farmers Market ,and two seasonal markets -- Madrona and Wallingford. All of our markets are filled with high-quality products from Washington state farms, fishers, artisan food makers and various handcrafters of art.

MISSIONProvide fun and rewarding venues for Washington state small farms and artisans. Support and promote the highest quality, locally-grown, and crafted products from Washington state to urban residents. Advocate for inclusive food access and sustainable agriculture.

GOALWe strive for a cooperative, respectful, family-friendly atmosphere that promotes beneficial interactions among our producers, our staff, and the communities we serve. By offering the opportunity for all at the market to be partners in the stability and security of our farmlands and small businesses, we create a more secure and healthy community. Our commitment: to rely on mutual respect and honesty to promote a place where our vendors and employees will have the opportunity to develop beneficial relationships with market visitors. SFMA oversees the quality and integrity of products and ingredients to ensure the most local sourcing, when possible, to support local food systems.

Every Sunday 9am to 2pm

Every season, all weather

Wednesday 3pm to 7pm

mid-May thru late September

BALLARD FARMERS MARKET

Located on historic Ballard Avenue NW & 22nd Avenue NW, between

Vernon Place NW and Market Street.

MADRONA FARMERS MARKET

Located at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and E. Union Street,

in the parking lot of Grocery Outlet. Friday

3pm to 7 pmmid-May thru mid-October

WALLINGFORD FARMERS MARKET

Located on the grounds of Meridian Park, at the corner of Meridian

Avenue N & N 50th Street.

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OUR MARKETS

WHO CAN SELL WHAT All fresh farm products must be grown or produced in Washington State, and grown, caught,

cultivated, produced or foraged by the vendor selling them.

Farm products include: fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, honey, grains, dairy products, eggs, poultry, meats, fish and shellfish, fresh cut flowers, nursery stock, plants, and foraged items such as wild herbs or mushrooms. Agricultural hemp products will be juried on a case-by-case basis.

FARM PRODUCTS

SEAFOOD & SHELLFISH

VALUE ADDED FOOD

PROCESSED FOOD

Value added foods include: preserved foods, jams, jellies, juices, cider, wine, distilled spirits, syrups, salsas smoked or canned meats or fish, dried fruit, flours, salad dressings and limited on-site processed farm food such as roasted peppers & roasted peanuts. Wines allowable for sale at the market must use grapes and fruit grown in the fourteen wine appellations of Washington State.

Processed foods include: reserved foods, such as, jams, jellies, juices, cider, wine, beer, spirits, syrups, salsas, smoked or canned meats/fish, dried fruit, dressings, breads, pastries, baked goods, pasta, granola and related take-home foods, not prepared on site.

Items must be produced by the vendor from raw ingredients in a commercially licensed kitchen. Items must be primarily intended to be taken home for consumption, and in sealed packaging. Our intent is to support local agriculture; therefore, it is required that the vendor use raw ingredients that are grown in Washington, to the greatest extent possible, and (when available) use products from participating SFMA vendors. Processed foods require labels that comply with all state and local labeling codes.

PREPARED FOODFoods available for sale and immediate consumption on site. Preference is granted to vendors who source their raw ingredients, to the greatest extent possible, from Washington State farmers , and fellow SFMA farms. SFMA requires all prepared food vendors to contain, at minimum, 18% of ingredients sourced from Washington State farms, preferably from other SFMA vendors. SFMA will hold complete audits for proper documentation of supplier sourcing. Inability to produce sourcing verification may result in termination. Management will work with current prepared food vendors to reach compliance with this policy. All prepared and processed foods must have the proper permits and licenses as required by the WSDA, City of Seattle, Seattle Fire Department, and Seattle-King County Health Department. All prepared and processed food businesses must carry product/general liability insurance. Copies of all documents must be provided at the time of application and available on site for inspection. SFMA will work with all prepared food vendors to display signage detailing market sourced ingredients and partner farms.

CRAFTSVendors must create their own handmade original crafted products, preferably utilizing materials produced in Washington State. Tools and equipment used to produce the products must require skill, and/or manipulation to create. Preference for craft vendors is given to product lines that are kitchen centric.

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Vendor must own, lease, or operate the fishing vessel; or own, lease, or rent the parcel of land where the seafood is harvested (shellfish). All fish must be wild-caught from the Salish Sea, Cascadia Basin, and/or the Gulf of Alaska.

VENDOR NOTICES All vendors must provide a complete list of products to be offered for sale at their booth. Approval of each item

is required before you may bring it to market; this includes any new products. Prepared and processed foods must list all ingredients and sourcing of ingredients on their managemymarket.com profile.

LISTED PRODUCTS

PERMITS & L ICENSESAll prepared and processed food vendors must have the proper permits and licenses as required by the WSDA, City of Seattle, Seattle Fire Department and Seattle-King County Health Department. All prepared and processed food businesses must carry product/general liability insurance. Copies of all documents must be provided at the time of application and available on-site for inspection on any market day. Each vendor is responsible for uploading copies of permits and licenses to their ManageMyMarket.com profile. Find upload procedures when you log into your profile in “documents”.

FACIL ITY LOCATIONAll vendors must produce their products in a facility located within Washington State (exceptions granted) and be licensed & permitted for products by any and all Federal, State, and local permitting agencies.

FARMER PRIORITYSFMA market configurations give farmers priority space assignment, as a result only a limited number of non-farm vendors may be allowed to vend at any given time. While there is often space for most everyone, SFMA reserves the right to remove any vendor indefinitely as the organization deems necessary. All crafters must request space on a week-by-week basis by emailing vendors@sfmamarkets.com.

GOODWILLSFMA functions on a basis of mutual respect and honesty. Vendors are considered representatives of the market. The expectation is that everyone will contribute to honest and positive interactions, work hard to create an enjoyable atmosphere, and treat folks with common courtesy throughout the market experience. Misrepresentations, disparaging remarks about other vendors, or other negative behavior will not be tolerated. To file a complaint, email info@sfmamarkets.com with a description of concerns and a suggested solution that is considerate of all parties involved.

STALL AGREEMENTLocations are based on the following criteria: (1)available space,(2)the need for a specific product and the vendor’s ability to provide it(3)the number of spaces the vendor requires(4)vendor history and sales performance.

Participation in SFMA markets is not a guarantee of stall location. SFMA will make every attempt to keep stall space assignments consistent throughout the season. However, stall assignments will change over time in order to maximize shopper experience, make the best use of space and provide a balanced mix of products. Our primary purpose of business is to provide the communities and neighborhoods we serve with farm fresh products. We strive to accommodate all other categories of vendors as often as we are able, but at SFMA markets, farms always come first. In effort to support our mission and increase transparency for consumers, new branded signage will be rolled out for each vendor. Signs will include a brief description of the business, what market currencies each vendor may accept, and highlight sourcing partnerships.

A limited number of spaces are reserved, year-round, for rotation of new/returning crafters. These spaces are scheduled on a week-by-week basis and last minute fill-ins. Crafters may request space via email to vendors@sfmamarkets.com.

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ROTATING SPACES

RESELLERS OF ANY KIND

ILLEGAL ITEMSTHC CANNABIS PRODUCTS

GMO PRODUCTSENDANGERED PLANT SPECIES

FRANCHISES &MULTI-STATE CORPORATIONS

OUT-OF-STATE BUSINESSES

PREPARED FOODS FROM OPERATING BRICK-AND MORTAR RESTAURANTS

WEAPONS

IMPORTS

LIVE ANIMALS

WHAT CANNOT BE SOLD AT SFMA MARKETS

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APPLICATION

JURYING

SFMA accepts applications year-round. Applications submitted between January and September, will pay a larger application fee and will take up to 6-8 weeks for notice of acceptance, waitlist, or refusal status.

Read the entire vendor handbook to ensure your product qualifies and that you have the correct permits and licenses necessary to vend. Then, fill out the online vendor application at www.sfmamarkets.com/vendors

Every vendor must apply annually. SFMA reserves the right to accept, refuse or cancel any business’ participation at any time. New vendors accepted into the 2021 season are not guaranteed a stall every week. Returning vendors are subject to dismissal if they fail to complete a new application by Monday, January 4, 2021.

Participation in each market is determined by SFMA management. Our mission is to create a healthy, viable mix of new and current vendors, with a proven record of high sales and consistent quality/variety. We aim to create an economically successful and sustainable farmers markets, while also providing opportunities for new vendors to sell their products directly to customers.

Application decisions are based on available space, market product needs, vendor pricing and the vendor’s performance history. Criteria for evaluating vendor performance include, but is not limited to: strength of application, attendance and punctuality, cleanliness, signage, branding, display, product quality and participation in other markets. The online presence of your brand is very important to our consideration of your application. If you do not have a website or social media profiles available for evaluation, please email many photos of your products, packaging, and display.

Returning vendors are also evaluated by additional criteria: ability to follow SFMA policies and staff directions, fee payments, participation in seasonal markets, attendance and punctuality and timely communication. Last minute cancellations (less than 12 hours notice) will be taken into consideration when jurying returning vendors, excluding emergencies.

Vendor participation in our seasonal markets is strongly encouraged and will be reviewed and considered during the jurying process of all Ballard Farmers Market vendor applications.

APPLICATION FEES

Ear ly reg is t ra t ion : NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2020: $48

JANUARY - SEPTEMBER 2021: $68

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• Applications are accepted year round.• After January 1, application fee increases.• From January-September allow up 6-8 weeks for your application to be juried.• Each application is valid from January-December 2021.• Application Fee includes $3 credit card processing fee• Nonrefundable processing fees apply: $25 for early registration and $35 for

applications submitted January - September 2021

The following programs help connect more people to the market and accessible healthy food. Vendor participation in these programs are required. Vendors are responsible for providing this information to all their market employees. Copies are also available at the information booth. Please direct any questions about currency to SFMA management. Accepting the incorrect currency for your product, or currency from a non-SFMA market will not be redeemed during checkout.

MARKET CURRENCY

EBT

FMNP/ WIC

BIKE BENEFITS

CASH TOKENS

SNAP MARKET MATCH

All SFMA markets accept EBT/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Customers charge their EBT card in exchange for green market tokens. These tokens don’t expire and can be used at any vendor to buy anything except cut flowers, alcohol, and ready to eat foods. No change is given on EBT tokens.

SFMA participates in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) which offers checks to the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program as well as the Senior FMNP program. Checks issued by the FMNP may be used at eligible vendor booths only. For more information follow this link: http://wafarmersmarkets.org/wic-senior-fmnp-2/

All SFMA markets allow customers to charge their credit card in exchange for red market tokens. These tokens don’t expire and can be used at any vendor. Cash change can be given to shoppers using these tokens.

SNAP Market Match provide SNAP participants with extra buying power. The program matches SNAP dollar-for-dollar. The sugary beverage tax in the City of Seattle provides funding for unlimited matching of on any market day. SNAP Market Match dollars are only for purchases of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, herbs, fresh frozen fruits and vegetables, and plant start. SNAP Market Match may not be accepted for honey, fresh cut flowers, or products with any added sugar, salt, fats, or oils. Please inspect for an expiration date.

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SFMA distributes $1 coupons redeemable by all vendors to customers who ride their bikes to market and participate in the Bicycle Benefits program. These coupons spend just like cash at any SFMA market. Learn more about the program at:

www.bicyclebenefits.org

Accepted currencies are subject to change. As we grow food assistance programs with the City of Seattle & other organizations, we will update vendors to any changes in accepted currencies.

FRESH BUCKS VOUCHERS

Fresh Bucks Vouchers are only for purchases of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, herbs, fresh frozen fruits and vegetables, and plant starts. Fresh Bucks may not be accepted for honey, fresh cut flowers, or products with any added sugar, salt, fats, or oils. Please inspect for an expiration date.

MARKET RULES & POLICIES

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SFMA has established policies and rules to assure the markets are a fair, safe, and positive experience for vendors, visitors, and staff. Failure to comply with any market policies can result in fines and/or expulsion from the market(s). All decisions by market staff regarding these rules and policies are final and binding. SFMA reserves the right to revise policies throughout the year and if changes are made, are obligated to provide all vendors with an updated version of the vendor handbook.

QUALITY: Products must be of the highest quality. Produce must be fresh and free of residue that cannot be removed by normal washing.

REGULATIONS:Food vendors must comply with all guidelines and inspections of the USDA, FDA, WSDA, DNR, DoF, other State of Washington authorities, if required, City of Seattle, the Public Health Seattle & King County, and any other legal authority with jurisdiction.

HONESTY: All vendors are required to respond to customer questions truthfully. A product may be labeled “Organic” and/or “Transitional” ONLY if a copy of the State Certification is available for viewing in your vending space. A vendor who is not certified organic may not have bags, wrappers, signs or any posted item with the word “Organic” at the stall.

SIGNAGE: Signs are required and all displays should be clear and legible. The business’ name must be visible to all customers. Displays and signs must allow for clear visibility. Illegible signage must be amended upon request

MARKET HOURS: Selling times are restricted to the hours of each market. Exception is made for sales to other vendors, pre-orders, or with manager permission. All vendors must stay until the end of each market. Permission for early departure may be arranged with management.

DISCOUNTING:To maintain a strong collegial community, we do not allow price dropping at the end of the day. Prices set lower than 15% of the area prices will be considered dumping and may jeopardize your continued participation.

SCALES: Scales must be “legal for trade” and are subject to inspection by governing authorities on weights and measure. All scale displays must be readable and in sight to your customers during business transactions.

CLOTHING: All Market participants are required to wear shoes, tops and bottoms at the market during business hours. If market staff finds your clothing inappropriate you will be asked to change.

HEATERS:LPG Canisters must be no larger than 5 gallons. A UL rated Fire Extinguisher rated 2A:40BCorD. or higher, with proper tags, must be on-site at all times when using a compressed gas heater. Heater must be at least 12 inches away from all canopy surfaces.

SPACE AVAILABILITY:Farmers are given priority for space. It may become necessary to temporarily decrease the number of non-farm vendors to allow space for farms

or ice. ICE/WATER DUMPING:

No ice/dirty water dumping in the street or landscape. Water with soap, bleach, or other contaminants must be disposed of in a sink plumbed to the sewer, or taken home. Check with market staff for location for dumping clean water (for flowers

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SAFETY: Instructions from any of the market staff require your cooperation and immediate compliance. The sidewalks and fire lanes must be kept clear at all times.

SAMPLING: Requires an approved hand wash set-up, and sneeze guard meeting specifications of King County Public Health.

LOADING/UNLOADING: Market staff will provide site-specific directions for load-in/out beforehand and during hours of operation.

NO HAWKING: Vendors may not shout to passing customers about their products, samples or sales. Samples may be offered from the vendor space only.

NO OOZING: All walkways and fire lanes must remain clear. Signs that protrude above your tent are permitted.

CANOPIES: Canopies are not required to vend, but are strongly recommended. Sides for canopies should only be used for extreme weather protection as needed. Canopy walls tend to limit the line-of-sight of a large, robust, and varied market. All canopies must have 25 lb weights attached to each leg.

DEMONSTRATIONS: Special demonstrations may be allowed but must be pre-approved by market management. Email info@sfmamarkets.com an outline of the proposed demo for approval.

LICENSES/PERMITS: Vendors must have a copy of every license/permit legally required to conduct business from the WSDA/USDA, State of Washington, King County, and City of Seattle. Licenses are subject to inspection at any time.

ZERO WASTE:SFMA strives to be a zero-waste market. All vendors with on-site consumables are required to supply compostable serving utensils, bags and sampling accessories.

LOSS:Be vigilant and careful regarding your personal belongings, products and cash-box. SFMA is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen goods. Perform standard examination of currency to reject anything that looks counterfeit.

PETS:Per regulations set by the Department of Health, and with respect for neighboring vendors, SFMA requires all vendors leave their pets safely at home. absence, payable before space will be assigned again.

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CLEANLINESS: Vendors are required to haul their waste away with them. Waste found in cans managed by SFMA belonging to vendors are subject to a $25 fine for dumping. Every vendor is responsible for keeping their space clean and attractive during and after market. Market waste bins are for visitors only. Spills, vegetable waste, liquids or any other mess within or outside your space must be cleaned up. Check with the market staff for directions to access plumbed facilities when necessary. In addition, vendors are responsible for sweeping their stall(s) at the end of each market. Brooms and dustpans are available at the information booth. Vendors will be responsible for any costs & labor due to excessive clean up from equipment, vehicles, or product spillage & waste.

ATTENDANCE:If you are ill, in the interest of public health you must call out sick. Contact SFMA to cancel as soon as you can. Unsanitary behaviors are prohibited. Each vendor is responsible for attending the market when scheduled. 24 Hour Notice by email to vendors@sfmamarkets.com or telephone message is required to change scheduled attendance. Vendors will be assessed a $50 fine per unexcused absence.

*As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, our current fee structure is $40 or 9% of gross sales (whichever is higher). Please note, SFMA plans toresume our normal fee schedule as outlined below for farms, fishers, value added food, processors, & craft vendors if and/or when operationsresume to normal vendor capacity. Any changes to our fee structure will be communicated in advance to all vendors. Prepared foods are a flat 10%of gross sales with no cap, to recoup the cost of customer waste.

NO VAPINGNO CHEWING TOBACCO

NO DRUGS NO SMOKING

NO WEAPONS NO ALCOHOL

2 0 2 1 DAILY MARKET FEES *

Total Gross Sales$0-400 $40

$45$150$155$160$165$170$175$180$185$190$195$200$205$210$215$220$225$230$235$240$245$250$255

$50$55$60$65$70$75$80$85$90$95$100$105$110$115$120$125$130$135$140$145

$400-500$501-575$576-630$631-695$696-770$771-845$846-900$901-950$951-1000$1001-1050$1051-1100$1101-1150$1151-1200$1201-1250$1251-1310$1311-1370$1371-1430$1431-1490$1491-1550$1551-1600$1601-1650

$1651-1700$1701-1750$1751-1800$1801-1850$1850-1910$1911-1970$1971-2020$2021-2070$2071-2120$2121-2170$2171-2220$2221-2270$2271-2320$2321-2380$2381-2440$2441-2500$2501-2560$2561-2620$2621-2680$2681-2740$2741-2800$2800 +

1 Stall 1 StallTotal Gross Sales

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Vendors failing to make payment at the market will incur a late penalty of $25 that must be paid before space will be assigned again.

$40 per additional spaces $10 discount for cart spaces

ANTI-HARASSMENT & NON-RETAILIATION:

SFMA prohibits any harassment, behavior that creates a hostile environment, and retaliation for reporting such behavior, based on race, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, religion, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sexual stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding), disability, age, genetic information or characteristics, military or veteran status,familial status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. All vendors are encouraged to adopt and enforce anti-harassment and non-retaliation policies and train their staff accordingly. Any retaliatory action for reporting suspected violations of this policy is strictly prohibited. SFMA will investigate all reports. Any harassing, abusive, hostile or threatening behavior towards an SFMA staff member or other vendors may result in the suspension of the vendor’s Permit to Sell for that day, and/or permanently. To report a violation, please contact manager@sfmamarkets.com

HEALTH SCREENING: If you or any of your staff are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, stay home, isolate and do not return for 14 days. Staff suspected of illness will be asked to leave the market immediately. If you or any of your staff are 60 years or older and/or immunocompromised, please consider sending another staff member.

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT:All Vendors are required to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth fully. Vendors are required to wear plastic gloves at all times that are changed frequently.

SANITATION:Clean and disinfect all “high-touch” surfaces frequently. Vendors must wash their hands after using the restroom, touching their face, sneezing, using a tissue, before and after eating and after handling money. Vendors must use plastic or vinyl table coverings for easy sanitizing. All vendors must have a hand washing station and hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol at their booth.

CUSTOMER INTERACTIONS:Always keep 6 feet of social distancing between customers. Customers must sanitize their hands before touching product. Product touched must be fully sanitized if the customer doesn't buy it. If a customer wants to touch a non-food product (ex: pottery, photos, clothing, etc.) they must sanitize their hands first with hand sanitizer you provide. If the customer chooses to not purchase the product they touched, that product must be fully sanitized before another customer touches it.

BOOTH SET-UP: Vendors must post signs and/or barriers to discourage customers from touching product. For example, set up a table in front of your product or use ropes, cones, sneeze guards to create a physical barrier between customers and product. Customers can tell you what product(s) they want and you can get it for them. Clearly and legibly post product lists with prices so that customers can distance themselves from you and your booth and still see what you have to offer. Please post forms of payment you accept.

SAMPLING:Sampling of food and/or drink is not allowed. You can have disposable blotch sticks (non-reusable sticks used once with the scent of your soaps, candles, sprays, etc), that customers can smell through their mask. Please have a trash can available that is clearly labeled for used blotched sticks.

COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic all vendors must follow the COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan. SFMA established this plan to assure that markets are safe for vendors, visitors, and staff. Failure to comply will result in expulsion from the market(s). Be advised that this plan is based on the guidance provided by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) at the time this handbook was written. If recommendations from the CDC change, we will communicate this to vendors in timely manner and update our COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan accordingly.

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SAMPLING REGULATIONS*

FOOD HANDLING

WINE, BEER, BREWED BEVERAGES

* Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, sampling is not allowed at this time. When sampling is allowed the following regulations apply.

o Vendor may not act as a distributor from the farmers market location.

o Samples are limited to a maximum 2 oz per customer per day.

o State law allows for three sampling wineries/cideries/breweries per day.

o Alcoholic beverage vendors must hold a WSLCB Domestic Production License.Server must have a class 12 or 13 server permit.

o A UBI farmers market sales endorsement must be obtained prior to being allowed to sell at Farmers Markets.

o The market will conduct a rotating tasting schedule to allow tasting opportunities to each vendor that wishes to sample alcoholic beverages.

o Advertising is allowed only within the canopy space.

o Customers must remain within the tasting space while sampling and may not leave with serving containers. Containers must be sealed at time of sale.

o You are required to refuse service to any customer that shows signs ofintoxication.

All vendors selling or sampling fresh produce, ready-to-eat prepared foods, or processed foods must comply with King County Health Dept. food handling guidelines. It is every vendor’s responsibility to be aware of and in compliance with all permit and licensing requirements. Copies of all permits must be on-site at all times, and are subject to inspection at any time.

SFMA staff must check vendor adherence to all the stipulations for selling food to the public, as per the King County Health Dept. Any corrective action requested by market staff must be completed the same day. Any vendor not in compliance will be removed from market.

Please be very specific when creating and uploading product information. Your product list on managemymarket.com will automatically populate a list of necessary permits.

Regulations, policies, & rules for farmers market vendors are available from:

PERMIT INFORMATION

KING COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Phone: (206) 296-4632 Email: ehs@kingcounty.gov

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Phone: (360) 902-1800www.agr.wa.gov

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