BOUNTY OF THE BARRENS MARKET
The purpose of the Bounty of the Barrens Market (BOTBM), operated by Sustainable Glasgow, Inc. is to promote the development of diversified family-size farms in our region. We intend to provide an attractive environment for the sale of locally grown produce, locally produced food products, and Kentucky crafts. We aim to create a community of educated consumers who understand the value of local, diversified food production for our health, our economy, and our environment.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
A. All guidelines for this market are intended to promote the purposes outlined above.
B. Participation (membership) in the Market is subject to the completion of a Vendor Application and approval by the Farmer'sMarket Committee (FMC).
C. The application process will include a farm visit by members of FMC. The FMC
reserves the right to visit member farms at any time without prior notice.
D. All members are required to become members of Sustainable Glasgow, Inc. by submitting a membership application and paying $25 to become a member of Sustainable Glasgow.
E. There are forty-two 10x10 spaces available, valued at $75 each ($25 Sustainable Glasgow membership included in prices). Spaces will be made available subject to approval by the FMC and are subject to availability.
F. All vendors are required to use a white 10x10 canopy. Each member/vendor shall be responsible for securing the canopies and preventing damage to the surrounding property, or injury to other members or market patrons. Sufficient ballast and care shall be added to each member/vendor location such that canopies do not become projectiles.
G. All produce, agricultural products, and horticultural products must have been grown
orproduced by the member/vendor.
H. There is to be no resale of produce.
I. Processed food items must be produced under the regulations of
HB 391 or come from a licensed commercial kitchen. All vendors must possess, and provide to BOTBM, Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture certification for each class of products (if regulated by KDA) and meet all KDA standards for the handling of eggs, meat, milk and value-added products.
J. Any member/vendor who sells products by weight, must do so using weighing systems approved and certified by KDA.
K. Individual members set the price for their products.
L. Market days and opening date will be set annually by FMC.
M. Hours of operation will be determined by the FMC. No selling will be permitted before 8am opening of market.
N. Spaces will be assigned by the Market Manager and each member shall be responsible for maintaining a clean and attractive market area and showing respect for the beautiful environment made available by Barren County Fiscal Court. At the end of each market day the spaces shall be left as clean or cleaner than they were found.
O. Member's identification should be prominently displayed.
P.The Member/Vendor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sustainable Glasgow, Inc., and Barren County Fiscal Court and each listed entity’s respective officers, directors, partners, agents, members and employees from and against any and all demands, claims, damages to persons or property, losses and liabilities including reasonable attorneys' fees(collectively "Claims") arising out of or caused by the Member/Vendor’s employees, agents and others acting on its behalf, negligence inconnection with the provision of services or goods of the Member/Vendor. The Member/Vendor shall not have waived or be deemed to have waived, by reason of this paragraph, any defense, which it may have with respect to such Claims.
Q. Any member whose behavior is deemed detrimental to the goals of the market may
be asked to leave bythe Market Manager, whose decisions shall be final.
R. Sustainable Glasgow, Inc. and BOTBM, through its Market Manager, Board, and FMC, reserves the right to interpret these rules and regulations, waive any technicalities, and make any decisions relative to the operation of the market that, solely in the opinion of the Board and Manager, best suit the overall purpose of BOTBM as stated above. All decisions by the Board and Market Manager, relative to the operation of BOTBM, are final and immediately applicable to all members/vendors.
BOUNTY OF THE BARRENS FARMER'S MARKET COMMITTEE
A. Committee shall consist of 5 members plus the Market Manager. At least half of the
members shall be farmers.
B. Members of first committee will be elected for staggered terms of 3, 2, 1 year
to maintain continuity of committee.
C. Members of the 2011 Farmers’ Market Committee are Lauren Ray, Louise Mann, Joe Trigg, Bobby Groce, Linda Lewis and Tiffany Gillespie.
Bounty of the Barrens Farmers’ Market
2011 Producer/Vendor Application
Name of Farm or Business ______
Contact Name ______
Address ______
Home Phone ______Cell Phone ______
E-mail ______Website ______
Description of products you plan to sell: ______
Bounty of the Barrens Farmers’ Market (hereinafter “BOTBFM”) is a producer-only market, certified by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture as a registered Kentucky Farmers Market. As such, the market, and all vendors therein must comply with the strict rules of the market, and of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Submission and execution of this application indicates that I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Market Rules for BOTBFM, and that I agree to abide by all the rules adopted by the BOTBFM Management, from time to time, in its sole discretion. I further acknowledge that I have received a copy of the rules.
Signature of vendor applicant: ______Date:______
The Producer/Vendor, by its signature above, shall indemnify, defend,and hold harmless Sustainable Glasgow, Inc., and its officers, directors, partners, agents, members and employees from andagainst any and all demands, claims, damages to persons or property, losses and liabilities including reasonable attorneys' fees(collectively "Claims") arising out of or caused by the Producer/Vendor’s, its employees, agents and others acting on its behalf, negligence in
connection with the provision of services or goods of the Producer/Vendor. The Producer/Vendor shall not have waived or be deemed to have waived, by reason of this paragraph, any defense which it may have with respect to such Claims.
All vendor spaces will be $75.00 for the 2011 market season. This fee includes a $25 Sustainable Glasgow family membership. (Checks should be made payable to Sustainable Glasgow, Inc.)
All vendors will be required to provide a WHITE 10x10 tent for all market days.
Please be advised that all applicants considered for participation in the 2011 market will be subjected to a farm visit/craft inspection before being admitted to sell at the Bounty of the Barrens Farmers’ Market.
Which dates do you plan to participate in the BOTBFM should your application be accepted?
“SPRING”—APRIL 9 16 23 30 – MAY 7 14 21
“SUMMER”— MAY 28—JUNE 4 11 18 25—JULY 2 9 16 23 30—AUGUST 6 13 20 27—SEPT 3
“FALL”—SEPT 10 17 24—OCTOBER 1 8 15 22 29
Return completed application to:Sustainable Glasgow, Inc.
P.O. Box 1654
Glasgow, KY 42142
For more information, please contact Lauren Ray at
270-361-2888 or