Become A Full Season Produce or Flower Vendor

$90.00 $125.00

Become a Full Season Produce or Flower Vendor at the Madison County Farmer's Market!

Are you a local farmer or small business owner looking to share your products with the community? Madison County Farmer's Market is now accepting vendor applications for the upcoming season!

As a vendor, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your fresh produce and flower products to a supportive and growing customer base. Our market is a vibrant hub where local businesses thrive, and community connections are made. This vendor form will also encompass any firewood, compost or dirt sales.

Why Join?

✔️ Access to a loyal and engaged customer base
✔️ Affordable booth fees and a welcoming atmosphere
✔️ Marketing and promotion opportunities
✔️ A chance to network with other local vendors and artisans

How to Apply

Secure your spot today by signing up! Whether you’re a seasoned vendor or just getting started, we’d love to have you. Spaces are limited, so apply now to be a part of one of the best local markets in Madison County! All applications will be vetted.

Please see the Vendor Map at the end of the Images section to see vendor spots to choose from. You will choose your vendor spot based upon this map.

You may also view the vendor map here:

https://app.smartdraw.com/share.aspx/?pubDocShare=6A1FD108268B402CABDA6255CD7A8D73487

You may consider yourself a produce or flower vendor if 75% or more of your products you sell are produce or flowers. You may sell other items not in this category and still be considered a produce or flower vendor.

All produce or flowers should be grown by you locally and not purchased as resale items. We want to keep this market as a true locally Iowa grown farmer’s market.

For more details and to register, please complete the form and submit for approval.

Become a Full Season Produce or Flower Vendor at the Madison County Farmer's Market!

Are you a local farmer or small business owner looking to share your products with the community? Madison County Farmer's Market is now accepting vendor applications for the upcoming season!

As a vendor, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your fresh produce and flower products to a supportive and growing customer base. Our market is a vibrant hub where local businesses thrive, and community connections are made. This vendor form will also encompass any firewood, compost or dirt sales.

Why Join?

✔️ Access to a loyal and engaged customer base
✔️ Affordable booth fees and a welcoming atmosphere
✔️ Marketing and promotion opportunities
✔️ A chance to network with other local vendors and artisans

How to Apply

Secure your spot today by signing up! Whether you’re a seasoned vendor or just getting started, we’d love to have you. Spaces are limited, so apply now to be a part of one of the best local markets in Madison County! All applications will be vetted.

Please see the Vendor Map at the end of the Images section to see vendor spots to choose from. You will choose your vendor spot based upon this map.

You may also view the vendor map here:

https://app.smartdraw.com/share.aspx/?pubDocShare=6A1FD108268B402CABDA6255CD7A8D73487

You may consider yourself a produce or flower vendor if 75% or more of your products you sell are produce or flowers. You may sell other items not in this category and still be considered a produce or flower vendor.

All produce or flowers should be grown by you locally and not purchased as resale items. We want to keep this market as a true locally Iowa grown farmer’s market.

For more details and to register, please complete the form and submit for approval.

Please note, current city code REQUIRES every vendor to carry a minimum of $300,000 in liability coverage.

All vendor application requests will be fully vetted by the market managers (Clinton & Kelli Eshelman) prior to approval. You will receive confirmation of vendor approval once your application is vetted within 7 to 10 business days of application.

Please note, returning vendors have priority booth preference placement over new or one-time vendors. We will do our best to give everyone the booth location they desire.

Vendors who are returning for 3 years or more get priority placement.

Vendors who are returning for 10 years or more get first choice.

Vendor booth placement will be announced via email, social media & on the website NLT May 5th for the 2025 season.

Please add the new Market email: madisoncofarmersmarket@gmail.com to your email contacts.

In order to sell fresh mushrooms you must be certified through Iowa State University extension office:

https://www.ipm.iastate.edu/morel-mushroom-certification

Every year in the spring, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers classes for anyone interested in being certified to sell wild-harvested mushrooms within Iowa. 

Dates and registration forms for 2025 workshops (Registration fee: $60):

Saturday, March 15, 2025, 1-3 p.m. in Ames, IA

Saturday, March 29, 2025, 1-3 p.m. in Ames, IA

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 1-3 p.m. in Ames, IA

For questions about the training, email pidc@iastate.edu

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