Andover Community Farmers Market
Rules & Regulations Sheet
Market Purpose
The Andover Community Farmers Market is a producer-based agricultural market that supports local farmers and provides fresh, locally grown products to the community.
Agriculture is the priority.
1. Producer-Based Requirement
• Vendors must grow, raise, or harvest the primary products they sell.
• At least 50% of booth inventory must be agricultural products grown or raised by the Vendor.
• Value-added items must be made primarily from ingredients produced by the Vendor.
• Resale of commercially produced baked goods, processed foods, or wholesale produce is prohibited.
Market Management reserves the right to verify production practices.
2. Approved Product List
• Vendors may only sell products approved in their application.
• Any additions must be approved in writing before sale.
3. Attendance
• Vendors must notify Market Management at least 24 hours in advance if absent.
• Vendors must arrive on time and remain until market closing unless sold out.
• Repeated unexcused absences may result in removal.
4. Setup & Safety
• Vendors must provide their own tents, tables, and equipment.
• Tents must be weighted (recommended minimum 40 lbs per leg).
• No staking into township grounds without permission.
• Electrical cords must be secured safely.
5. Cleanliness
• Vendors must keep booth space clean.
• All trash must be removed at the end of the day.
• Space must be left in its original condition.
6. Insurance
• Vendors must provide proof of $1,000,000 general liability insurance.
• Andover Township and Andover Community Farmers Market must be listed as Additional Insured.
• No vendor may set up without proof of insurance on file.
7. Compliance
Vendors must comply with:
• Ohio Cottage Food laws
• Temporary food licensing (if applicable)
• Proper labeling requirements
• Health Department regulations
8. Conduct
• Professional conduct is required.
• No aggressive selling.
• No political campaigning or unauthorized solicitation.
• No subleasing of booth space.
9. Enforcement
Violation of rules may result in:
• Verbal warning
• Written warning
• Suspension
• Removal without refund
Producer Requirement Initial Page
Producer Certification & Inventory Requirement
The Andover Community Farmers Market is a producer-based agricultural market.
By initialing below, Vendor certifies:
• I grow, raise, or harvest at least 50% of the agricultural products sold at my booth.
• Any value-added products I sell are made primarily from ingredients grown, raised, or harvested by me.
• I do not resell commercially manufactured baked goods, processed foods, or wholesale produce.
• I understand that misrepresentation may result in immediate removal from the Market.