Food Vendors
About the application
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
About the event
Terms & Conditions
Regular market booth rental is $10 per market. The booth fee is collected at the end of each market. Booth spaces are limited to a 10’x12’ space. Any additional space requested will require an additional $10 rental per booth space.
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/.
Cottage Food Operations
Vendors without licensing and selling non-raw goods will be identified as a cottage food operation. Cottage food vendors must label each item according to the laws set by the Mississippi State Department of Health. Each label must contain the product name, business name and address, ingredients, net weight, allergens, and the statement, “Made in a cottage food operation that is not subject to Mississippi’s food safety regulations.” Vendors must submit a copy or a photo of this label to Main Street Clinton along with the application.
A limited number of vendors offering only sweet treats will be invited to attend the market each week. The dates of invitation will be determined by Main Street Clinton based on the requested dates for attendance marked on the application completed by the vendor. Main Street Clinton will contact approved vendors by email at least two weeks in advance to invite them to participate in specific markets.
Related files
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please provide a brief list of each item you wish to sell (add descriptions as needed).
- Growers: Have you registered with the MS Department of Agriculture and Commerce Produce Safety Division?
- Cottage Food Vendors: Have you included a copy of photo of your required labels?
- Onsite food vendors: If food is to be consumed onsite, please submit a copy of your permit to operate and/or ServSafe.
- Onsite food vendors: If food is to be consumed onsite, please submit a copy of your liability insurance.
- Growers and Cottage Food Vendors: Are you adhering to all permit requirements outlined by the MDAc?
- Please select the date(s) that you wish to reserve a booth space:
- Number of 10' x 12' booths requested per market?
- Do you need electricity to safely provide your product?
- Do you accept credit/debit cards?
- Do you accept EBT?
- By signing below, you confirm that you have read the vendor guidelines and understand that failure to comply with any Fresh at Five Farmers Market policy will result in your dismissal from the market.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
