VENDOR CATEGORIES
Please read carefully to select the correct category. If you have questions about where you fit please contact the Communications Director before you apply.
Agricultural Producer: All agricultural producers must maintain at least 51% of products/items sold at market comprising their own agricultural products to maintain this vendor category
Produce that has been grown on the producer’s land (including leased land) located within 180 miles of downtown Houston.
Meat that is from animals born and bred on the producer’s land (including leased land) and processed at a USDA inspected facility as well as processed meat products such as bacon, jerky and sausage, or products such as eggs, cheese, yogurt, soap or yarn from these animals.
Foraged and wild-crafted items where the producer responsibly wild harvests a raw agricultural product from their own land, leased land, or public land (where foraging is allowed) and packages the item(s) with minimal additional ingredients. Example products include yaupon tea, chile pequin, henbit or ramps
Examples: Farmers, Ranchers, Foragers, Honey
Value-Added:
Culinary products from any operation that has changed the form, flavor, blend and/or the substance of raw products using as many market products as available, preference given to those vendors who use local products. Organic ingredients must be incorporated when available. Commercial kitchens must be within 180 miles of downtown Houston.
Including but not limited to: Salsa, Hummus, Cider, Pet Food and Treats, Baked Goods, Herbal Products, Jams
Prepared Food:
Vendors offer freshly made food available for sale and immediate consumption on-site at the markets. These products may be hot or cold, ready-to-eat, food. Products must use as many market products as available, preference given to those vendors who use local products. Organic ingredients must be incorporated when available. Commercial kitchens must be located within 180 miles of downtown Houston.
Artisan:
Materials from outside the area of the farmers markets when integrated with other local products or created by a local artisan located within 180 miles of downtown Houston. Preference given to those artisan who create food/kitchen related items.
Examples: Beauty and skincare products, jewelry, art, ceramics
Sponsor:
Fitness, wellness and other vendor types that do not fit within the traditional boundaries of the vendor listings above. If interested in this category, please reach out to the Communications Director.
Non-profit:
Non-profit, non-partisan organizations may apply for a complimentary booth space at any market based on availability. No fundraising allowed at markets and no sales activities allowed. Please reach out to the Market Manager for availability.