Every vendor grows, raises, or makes what they sell
Producer-only is the rule that defines our markets. Here is what it means and how we hold to it.
You will see the phrase "producer-only" on everything we do, and it is not marketing language. It is the rule that defines our markets and the reason you can trust what you are buying.
What "producer-only" means
Every vendor at our markets grows, raises, or makes what they sell. The farmer at the stall planted the seed and pulled the harvest. The baker mixed the dough. The maker built the thing with their own hands. No resellers, no produce trucked in from a wholesale terminal and passed off as local. When you ask the person behind the table how something was grown, they can answer because they grew it.
Why it matters
Producer-only markets keep money with the people doing the work, shorten the distance your food travels, and give you a direct line to the source. If you care how an animal was raised or whether a field was sprayed, you can simply ask. That accountability is the whole point.
How we vet our vendors
- Applicants tell us exactly what they grow or make and where.
- We prioritize farms and producers from our regional foodshed.
- We reserve the right to visit a farm or production site to confirm what is being sold is what is being grown or made.
- Reselling another producer's goods as your own is grounds for removal.
The community piece
Producer-only is half of our identity. The other half is community-based. Our markets host cooking demos, run food access programs, and partner with neighbors so the market is a gathering place, not just a row of stalls. Our Bonus Bucks program makes that food reach further for SNAP shoppers.
Want to sell with us?
If you grow, raise, or make something and you meet the producer-only standard, we would love to hear from you. Start at sell at our markets.