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„.auderdale Farmers Market in the Park —Thursdays,: July 17, August 21, and September 18, 201,47 Market Information and Guidelines/Policies for the 2014 Season W-1• The Lauderdale Farmers Market is a market in which farmers, growers, artists, and crafters can sell their own products directly to the public, allowing consumers to have a direct relationship with the producer of the items they purchase. This Market will emphasize diversity, quality, and freshness. Application and Fees • Those wishina to participate in the Market must complete an application form. Applications must be returned to the Marketing Coordinator, 1704 Eustis Street, Lauderdale, MN 55113. • The Market Coordinator shall review and approve all vendor applications before a vendor can participate in the Market. • Membership is free this season. Market Goods The following items are approved for sale: • Vendor grown fresh fruits and vegetables; • Vendor grown herbs and spices; • Vendor produced farmstead products such as cheese, meats, fish, poultry, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey, maple syrup and preserves, if prepared and packaged in accordance with rules established by the MN Department of Agriculture; • Vendor grown bedding plants, hanging and potted plants, and cut flowers; • Vendor grown dried flowers or plants; and Vendor made arts and crafts. Products not listed above must receive clearance from the Market Coordinator before sale. Vendors may not sell any items not approved or shown in their market application. The Market Coordinator has the right to ask vendor to remove such products. All items must be prepared, displayed, and stored in accordance with Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Health, and Ramsey County Public Health Department guidelines. All producers of processed items (cheese, meats, jams, jellies, syrups, baked goods, etc.) are required to adhere to all state and local laws pertaining to the production and selling of such goods. Processed food items should be sold with a valid processing license or comply with Minnesota labeling law requirements. Produce sold as Certified Organic must have originated from a Certified Farm. Farmers/growers that are not Certified Organic can advertise or sell produce as "Chemical Free” if they practice chemical free -fanning. All items should be sold by bulk, bundle, or individual item. Items sold by weight units of measure require a Minnesota State Certified Scale. The Market Coordinator reserves the right to inspect crops and production areas at any time before or during the market season. Market Operations 0 The market will begin at exactly 4:00 p.m. No sales are allowed before this time. Failure to comply with the starting time will result in a $10 fine and/or loss of future selling privileges. Set up begins at 3:00 p.m. Venders are encouraged to be in place 1/2 hour before the Market opens. Vendors must remain until the Market closes.