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Market Rules & Regulations

To become an SFMA member you must be an authentic producer, at least 18 years old, residing and producing your product within Saratoga, Washington, Schenectady, Rensselaer, or Warren Counties in New York State.

SFMA membership provides the privilege to attend and vote at membership meetings, run for office and apply for a stall at an SFMA Market. Membership does not guarantee you a place in any market.

Market stalls are awarded by the board of directors using criteria such as but not limited to:

  • Availability of space at the market
  • Seniority within the organization
  • The market’s need (or oversupply) of a particular product
  • Members past performance and involvement in SFMA

Potential vendors should be aware some markets might be full to capacity or have an excess of a particular product. It is not unusual for potential vendors to be put on a waiting list until a market space becomes available.

Market stall fees (in addition to dues) vary from $350 to $1,000 per season, depending on the market and stall assignment. This is a rough estimate as stalls located under the pavilions, stalls that accommodate vehicles, and stalls with additional frontage may cost more per season. Stalls are ultimately priced by square footage. Our markets do not allow for daily fees, but require a commitment for the entire season.

Before attending any markets vendors must provide proof of $100,000 liability insurance naming SFMA as additional insured. Members must also have all the necessary permits and inspections required for the production and marketing of their product. SFMA also does inspections to verify compliance with rules and regulations.

At the market, vendors are responsible for being in their stalls half hour before the start of the market. Vendors are responsible for providing all their own display equipment and market supplies as well as removing all belongings and refuse from their stall after the market ends.

Being a farmers’ market vendor is a serious commitment of time, effort, and money, not only in the production and marketing of your product but also in the regular attendance (regardless of weather conditions) at the market. Being a vendor at the market can be a lot of fun but it is also a lot of work. You would be well advised to talk with current vendors regarding their marketing experiences before you consider making a personal and financial commitment of your own.

*For our winter market season, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Association invites vendors to join our Holiday Boutique Market. The Holiday Boutique Market operates during winter hours and is located at the Wilton Mall in Saratoga Springs. We will be considering vendors with quality, unique, and handcrafted items to join us from November through January, with the possibility of additional holiday dates during Valentine’s Day and/or Easter. We offer a flat rate of $300 for this opportunity. Holiday Boutique Market vendors are not members of the SFMA and do not vote or participate in the work-share program (as stated in governing documents).

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Give your gut a little love during these cold, dar Give your gut a little love during these cold, dark winter months! Grab @puckersgourmet probiotics, like pickles, kimchi, and sauerkraut, at the market this Saturday. We'll be open with 40+ local vendors from 9:30am til 1:30pm at the Wilton Mall food court. Healthy has never tasted so delicious!

🤸 What's your favorite gut-boosting food? 🤸
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Market Crush Monday is back! This week we talked t Market Crush Monday is back! This week we talked to Laurie from Kokinda Farm who brings her homemade jams & jellies, vegetables, eggs, bread and a variety of hand-sewn items to the market.

1. How did you get started with your farm?
My parents were dairy farmers and I always had a garden and did a lot of canning. Then I just happened to meet someone who got me into the market and have slowly learned things by trial and error to get to where I am today.

2. Do you have a favorite jam?
Definitely my peach jam that I make with my own peaches! Around 60% of my jams are made with all my own fruit that I grow and the rest I supplement with fresh fruit from local pick yourself farms.

3. Why do you like vending at the farmers market?
I love working for myself and being able to interact directly with customers, it’s very rewarding. It’s also great getting to know other local farmers and be able to share stories, information and goals with each other. I've been a school bus driver for the past 23 years but this May I’ll be retiring and am very excited to go full time for farming!

Are you also a local farmer or producer and are you looking to expand your business in 2021? Our summer season vendor applications are open January 15th-31st! Keep an eye out on our page for how to apply. And make sure to stop by Kokinda Farms every Saturday from 9:30-1:30 in the Wilton Mall food court!
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Shop safely at the market! Please don't touch any Shop safely at the market! Please don't touch any products before purchasing, just point at what you want and our vendors will bag your order for you! This Saturday, lots of vendors will be back after a holiday break - pick up goodies like freshly caught fish from Pura Vida Fisheries. We'll be open 9:30am - 1:30pm in the @wilton_mall_leasing food court.

What's your order from Pura Vida? 🐟

📸: @mysaratogakitchentable
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Are your healthy new year's resolutions already a Are your healthy new year's resolutions already a little hard to stick to? We feel ya! So instead of cutting out the foods you love and feeling bad when you inevitably "cheat", try upgrading your favorite comfort meals with real, fresh, and healthier ingredients. Like this butternut mac & "cheese" made by @mysaratogakitchentable! Grab some good ingredients at this Saturday's market and get cooking. We'll be open our normal times, 9:30-1:30 at the Wilton Mall food court - with a slightly smaller group of vendors still due to the holidays, but a full array of fresh foods.
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