Mandatory Vendor Standards

All new vendors accepted into the Burlington Farmers’ Market MUST meet the standards listed below. If you cannot meet any of these standards your application will not be considered and you will not be accepted into the market.

  1. ALL VENDORS MAY ONLY SELL WHAT THEY THEMSELVES PRODUCE.

  2. Vendors MUST reside in Vermont year round.

  3. Vendors MUST have a VT state tax ID number prior to your first day of vending at the market (Some businesses are exempt; contact the VT Department of Taxes for more information in regards to your business).

  4. Vendors MUST carry business insurance and meet our requirements of:

    • $1,000,000 Personal Liability

    • $2,000,000 General Aggregate

    • Name of location host as “Certificate Holder” & “Additionally Insured” - for summer 2024 this should state Burlington Farmers Market at 345 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401.

  5. New Vendors must not already have an established business storefront that is open to the public. The market is an incubator for small businesses that may eventually open a storefront built upon their success at the market. If you are a farmer and have a stand at your farm, or you rent a space just to produce your product, you may be exempt from this rule.

  6. Ready to eat prepared food vendors (with the exception of some flour products) MUST have a license from the VT Department of Health and MUST comply with their rules and regulations while selling at the market (Health Department will conduct random inspections).

  7. Vendors MUST be familiar with and adhere to the Burlington Farmers Market By-Laws and Guidelines.