Become a Vendor

Please read the 2027 Market Rules before applying. All vendors require approval, and participation must support the market’s mission. For application questions, please contact the Market Committee at farmcenterfhm@gmail.com.

Accepted Products

Our market is a product-only marketplace. We strive to achieve the following composition:

We prioritize vendors who grow or produce their goods within 50 miles of the market. For produce that is not in season or available locally, exceptions may be approved by the Market Committee on a case-by-case basis.

Products considered for approval include:

✅ Fruits & Vegetables grown by the vendor from seeds, seedlings, or transplants.

✅ Potted Plants & Live Starts cultivated by the vendor.

✅ Eggs from the vendor’s own poultry.

✅ Honey produced by the vendor’s bees.

✅ Meat Products from animals raised on the vendor’s farm.

✅ Dairy Products including milk, cheese, and yogurt from animals raised by the vendor.

✅ Fish Products that are either humanely caught or raised.

✅ Fresh Cut Flowers from the vendor’s farm.

✅ Foraged Products (approval required before sale).

✅ Baked Goods & Packaged Foods made from scratch using regionally sourced, sustainable ingredients.

✅ Handmade Bath & Body Products featuring natural, sustainable ingredients.

✅ Natural Cleaners using eco-friendly materials.

✅ Handcrafted Artisan & Craft Products using natural materials with minimal pre-manufactured components.

If your business does not meet these requirements, please do not submit an application.

Products Not Accepted:

❌ Resellers or wholesalers.

❌ Service vendors (sponsorship opportunities may be available instead).

❌ Foods prepared in unauthorized kitchens.

❌ Highly processed or pre-made food mixes.

❌ Carnival-style foods (e.g., funnel cakes, candy apples) unless using regional ingredients.

❌ Beverages not produced by the vendor (e.g., soda, energy drinks)

❌ Products containing THC.

❌ Franchise or mass-produced products.

❌ Homemade pet food or treats (unless licensed by SCDA)

Applications are reviewed based on:

• Product uniqueness and availability throughout the season.
• Attendance commitment.
• Handcrafted products and the use of local ingredients or components.
• A focused product range.
• Previous participation, attendance, and compliance with market policies.
• Professional presentation and willingness to help promote the market.
• Vendor location, including Oconee County and the surrounding 50-mile area.

Please review the full application rubric in the 2027 Market Rules.

The F.A.R.M. Center may request supporting information during the application process or market season, including farm plans, planting and harvesting details, supplier information, and other relevant documentation.

Field visits will be conducted for whole food/horticultural vendors and may be unannounced. Vendors must cooperate with these visits; failure to do so may result in expulsion from the market.