Become A New Vendor at Urban Village Markets

Existing UVFM Vendors: Go to the Members Login Portal

Job Openings: Find employment within Food and Agri-businesses affiliated with UVFM.

Non-Profit Organizations: Need not apply, however please review the restrictions our FAQ page.

Other For-Profit Businesses & Services: Are NOT permitted to table or solicit at our farmers’ markets: See our FAQ page for more Info.

Nov. 2024 Update

UVFM will not be accepting new vendor or musician applications into markets until the new year.

We will begin reviewing applications again in mid January 2025.

Happy Holidays

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New Vendor Applicants:

(Local Farmers, Food Purveyors, Artists, and Musicians NEW to UVFM)

Are you ready to start, or expand, your business but have never sold through the Urban Village Association before? After carefully reading all the information provided below and on our FAQ page, click on the Application, located at the bottom of this page, that best matches your venture. You will find more details within that application’s page specific to your categorical requirements and processes, as well as the online application form to submit.

Who/What is UVFM Looking For?

UVFM takes multiple factors into consideration when admitting New Applicants, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Unique or unusual products that enhance the overall diversity of products already available at UVFM Markets, without creating excessive supply as assessed by UVFM.

• Quality of products

• Origin of products (preference will be given to locally made/grown products relative to the Market(s) location in which the Applicant would like to participate)

• Space availability at each Market

• Balance between Certified Farmers and other categories

• Preference given to Certified Farmers who sell value-added products over Food Purveyors offering similar products

• Preference given to small-to-moderate family businesses over large enterprises or partnerships

Learn about Potential Vendor Start-Up Fees:

Potential fees for starting your farmers market business (these are some examples of fees that you can expect to encounter IF and only AFTER you are accepted at one of UVFM’s markets).

UVFM Annual Membership Registration Fee: $75/year once approved.

UVFM Stall fee schedule:
All Fees are per 10’ x 10’ space per day, collected weekly.

• Agricultural Producer $55

• 2nd Agricultural Certificate $35

• Mini Ag Producer (Hyper local/small farm operating as a non-profit) $35

• Prepared Food Producer (Pre-Packaged)  $65

• Hot Food / Restaurant Producer (On-site Processing)  $80

• Artist (Non-food Producer) $60

*Rainy-Day rates (December – March) $5-$15 discount per 10′ stall at the managers’ discretion

County Permits & Insurance:

The health permit and business liability insurance fees are estimates and can change at any time. Additional fees and/or permits may be required.

• Health Permits through the County (for prepackaged and on-site food booths) fees vary: $375-$1100 per year

  • For Alameda County

  • For Santa Clara County

• Business Liability insurance (prices vary): $500-$1000 per year
  UVFM does not recommend any particular insurance agency. Some following leads are:
  Farmers Market Coalition Insurance Tip Sheet

  Hartford Insurance Company
  Campbell Risk Management

Equipment: All Vendors are responsible for bringing a Fire Rated, 8x8 or 10x10 tent, preferably with vent flaps at the top and weights. All signage, visible prices, labels, furniture, tools and equipment needed to operate your booth and maintain proper food handling practices. All Fire safety kits outlined by the Fire Department for those with an open flame. If selling by weight, you must have a scale with a current State Seal. No Styrofoam is permitted, and Reusable or Compostable packaging is highly encouraged.

READY TO APPLY?

Choose an Application from the list below.

Nov. 2024 Update

UVFM will not be accepting new vendor or musician applications into markets until the new year.

We will begin reviewing applications again in mid January 2025.

Happy Holidays