The Fresh at Five Farmers Market promotes the sale of locally grown produce. Items sold must be grown or produced by the vendor, the vendor’s family member, or an employee of the vendor. Farmers may sell limited amounts of products from neighboring farms at the discretion of the Main Street Clinton director. This must be disclosed on the application and approved prior to arrival. No resell of produce or goods obtained commercially is allowed. The Main Street Clinton director reserves the right to refuse any vendor.
Growers are required to file a Produce Safety Rule Exemption Application with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce before participation. Presently, exemptions are valid for three years. MDAC will notify registrants by mail when a renewal is due. If you have never registered, please request the form from Main Street Clinton or the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
All products must be produced by the vendor and should fall into two general categories.
Category 1: Grown/raised agricultural products
Raw fruits Raw vegetables Edible plants/mushrooms
Eggs Honey Shelled peas and beans
Spices Grains Fresh cut flowers and foliage
Grown plants Herbs Fresh/frozen meats and seafood
Vendors are responsible for obtaining appropriate permits and/or licensing.
See Mississippi Certified Farmers Markets Program forms at https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/market-development/mississippi-certified-farmers-markets-program/.
Category 2: Edible products / Baked and canned goods
Herbal oils and vinegar Pastries Cookies Cakes
Cheesecakes Chocolates Candies Breads
Fruit syrups Jellies & Jams Sandwiches Canned & Pickled Products
Homemade pasta Fresh juice Cider Fresh dairy products
Pies Cheese