Operating Rules & Procedures
The Growers' Market reserves the right to limit the number of spaces assigned to a vendor, the right to prohibit
anyone from selling or any products from being sold, and the right to inspect all production facilities.
NO SALES TO CUSTOMERS BEFORE THE OPENING BELL RINGS.
Ready to eat foods, prepared to be eaten in the Market and sold in individual servings may be sold beginning at 8:30AM.
Sales between vendors are allowed before the opening bell.
NO SALES TO CUSTOMERS AFTER THE CLOSING BELL.
NO RESALE OF ANY ITEM IS ALLOWED IN THE MARKET.
Traffic moves one way in the lot from 6:30AM to 1:30PM. Only vendors may enter the lot from 6:30AM to 1:30PM.
No movement of vehicles in the Market during market hours.
No petitions or political campaigning of any kind in the Market.
Bicycles, skates, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters must be walked through the Market.
Only ADA service animals are allowed in the Market.
The Market Manager/staff assigns spaces and are responsible for overall functioning of the Market,
collecting fees and enforcing these rules. Space fees are due on the day the space is used.
Membership dues are payable prior to or on the opening day of Market. Discount coupons, Oregon Trail script,
Market Money and gift certificates will be redeemed by the Market Manager/staff or at the
Market Information Booth. Complaints and/or questions should be referred to the
Market Manager/staff, the Market Information Booth or any Board Member.
All vendors subject to licensing must post all licenses, permits, and certifications along
with their membership card at each market.
Street side parking within a one block radius is for customers only. It may be used for loading and unloading
with all market vehicles moved by 8:30AM. See the Manager/staff for more information. DO NOT park in the
railroad right of way or the Towne Center Plaza parking areas.
Please do not obstruct the driveway or other vendors during setup and take down.
Member/Vendors are responsible for maintaining their space in a safe/clean manner.
Displays should be arranged to minimize trip and fall hazards and with attention to public safety.
The wind can be very dangerous! SECURE YOUR BOOTH AND DISPLAY.
Member/Vendors should be in the market by 8:30AM and their setups must remain in place until the Market closing bell rings.
Vehicles may not leave the market until the second bell rings.
Member/Vendors should remove their own garbage and clean their spaces before leaving market.
A push broom and dust pan are available from staff.
Permanently installed trash receptacles around the lot are for public use only.
Member/vendors must check with the Manager/staff for space assignments before unloading or setting up.
Space assignments will begin at 7 AM for large vehicles and set-ups.
Space assignments for single vehicle/space set-ups will be available beginning at 7:30AM.
Member/Vendors should be in place and ready to sell when the opening bell rings.
Notify management/staff before using electric outlets.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS must be grown by a member of this Association in the Southern Oregon, Northern California bio-region. No resale is permitted. Items that are u-picked or wild crafted may not be sold.
FOOD ITEMS/PREPARED FOODS must be juried prior to sale.
Unless you grow the major ingredients, they must also be prepared in a licensed kitchen.
ALL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
Items should be stored and/or displayed off the ground, either on tables or your vehicle.
Foods prepared in market require a temporary restaurant license from the Josephine County Health Dept.
(Current regulations and standards are available at the Market Information Booth and from staff.)
If using a heating or cooking device, you must have a working fire extinguisher.
Only approved foodstuffs are allowed in the market. No Styrofoam containers are allowed.
Food vendors must provide large kitchen trash containers (11-13galion).
ALL gray water, ice, etc., should be poured into the city sewer systems, gutters or storm drains.
DO NOT put it in the landscaping.
Member/Vendors must provide their own licensing and permits, insurance including product liability.
The Market cannot provide individual product liability insurance. A business license is not required.
CRAFTS will be juried prior to sale, including new products being added bycurrent members.
They must be in keeping with the agricultural theme of the market, made from raw materials and/or unique quality.
No assemblage is allowed.
Member/Vendors must provide their own tables, scales, containers, change, pricing, bags, signage, and trash receptacles.
Member/vendors must remove their own garbage and clean their spaces before leaving market.
A push broom and dust pan are available from staff.
Permanently installed trash receptacles around the lot are for public use only.
Member/Vendors should be in place and ready to sell when the opening bell rings.
Member/Vendors are expected to stay within their selling area with their products.
"Working the crowds" and "hawking" are not allowed.
Notify the Market Manager/staff before selling any other member's products.
All products must have point of origin signage.
A space will accommodate a 10' x 10' canopy. Straight legs only, please.
All members/vendors must comply with all applicable guidelines and requirements published by the
Oregon Dept. of Agriculture and other legal entities. Copies of all applicable publications are available at the
Market Information Booth and/or from the staff.
All matters not covered by these rules and guidelines will be decided by the Market Manager during market hours
and referred to the Board of Directors. The Manager's decisions are final during market hours.
Appeals may be made to the Board of Directors.
Revised Feb/2013
