Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor with Community Farmers Markets (CFM)! CFM is an umbrella organization that oversees the operations of six weekly markets serving the Atlanta area. Community Farmers Markets aims to create a local food infrastructure for long-term sustainability and meaningful community impact. We seek producers, programs, and partnerships that uphold environmental, social, and economic integrity.

Every vendor within our market community is carefully screened as we aim to select a diverse group of vendors for each market to provide our customers with access to the highest quality and locally produced food.

Accepted Products

We allow the following products for sale at CFM markets:

• Vegetables grown by the seller from seeds, seedlings, or sets
• Fruits, berries, or nuts grown on trees, bushes, or vines on the seller’s farm
• Potted plants or  live plant starts grown by the seller from seed, seedling, or transplant
• Eggs produced by the seller’s poultry
• Honey produced by the seller’s bees
• Fresh baked goods and prepared food items must be made from scratch by the seller using regionally sourced, sustainable ingredients
• Fresh cut flowers grown on the seller’s farm
• Meat products must be produced from animals raised on the seller’s farm
• Dairy products, including milk, cheese, and yogurt must be produced from animals raised on the seller’s farm
• Fish products must be humanely caught or raised
• Pet food and treats made from scratch by the seller using regionally sourced, sustainable ingredients
• Foraging is an acceptable practice. Foraged products must be approved by the CFM management prior to sale
• Prepared and packaged foods using ingredients sourced from local, Georgia farms
• Bath and Body products that incorporate regional and sustainable ingredients
• Handmade Arts and Crafts products using sustainably sourced materials

We will NOT ACCEPT the following products:

• Overly processed and/or fried foods
• Carnival-like foods that do not utilize some local or regional ingredients: (i.e. cotton candy, candy apples, candied nuts, kettle corn, toffee, and taffy)
• Beverages not produced by vendor business (i.e. cans of soda, bottled water, energy drinks)
• Meat and dairy products treated with growth hormones
• Products containing THC
• Products from franchised businesses 

If your business does not meet the above requirements at this time – please do not complete the Vendor Application! 

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Criteria & Required Documents

With your application, all vendors are required to provide the following documentation:

• Business License
• Department of Agriculture and/ or Department of Health certifications, as required by your business
• Certificate of liability insurance (edible products only)
• Application Fees

 Additional Farmer Requirements:

• Farm & Crop Plans 
  • A map or aerial view of farm
  • Anticipated crops intended to be planted, and harvest timeline. We may ask for updated crop plans and harvest dates throughout the season.
• Farm site inspection by CFM staff as part of the application process
• Mobile Meat License (meat producers only)
• Candling License (egg producers only)
• Dairy Manufacturer’s License (cheese producers only)
• Cottage License or Food Establishment License (farms selling value-added products only)

Additional Product for Requirements (for non-agricultural goods):

• Ingredient and sourcing lists for all products
• Recent ingredient receipts (packaged and ready to eat vendors only)
• Product label images 
• Product samples for New Vendors
• Product photos for (arts & crafts only)

CFM is committed to transparency within our vendor community. You can learn more about CFM’s acceptance criteria in the Vendor Acceptance Rubric. We reserve the right to request additional information from vendors during the application process and throughout the market season, including but not limited to updated farm plans, planting and harvesting information, information regarding suppliers, or information deemed important to CFM staff. CFM also reserves the right to request farm visits or production site visits if questions or concerns regarding products arise.

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Application Fees

ALL application fees are non-refundable regardless of admission into the market(s) of your choice.  Application fees are due upon completion of your yearly vendor application.

First Time Applicants 

If you are a First-Time Applicant or have never been accepted as a full season vendor at a CFM market before, the initial application fee is $100.00 for one market and $50.00 for each additional market(s) you would like to apply for. 

Returning Vendors

If you are a Returning Vendor (having sold at one or more CFM markets last season) the application fee is $50.00 for one market and $25.00 for each additional market(s) you would like to apply for. All vendors are required to resubmit applications and fees at the start of each season.

New Vendor Application Fee Discount Form

CFM is providing financial assistance for businesses operated by socially and/or historically disenfranchised persons or groups.  If interested, please fill out this form to request a discount on your application fee before completing your vendor application. (available only during open application period)

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Weekly Vendor Booth Fees

Market	Standard Booth Fees	Farmer Booth Fee
Decatur	$20	$20
East Atlanta Village	$20	$20
Oakhurst	$30	$20
Grant Park	$40	$30

 

Decatur Farmers Market

• Wednesdays, 4 – 7 pm

• March 27 – November 20
• Location: 308 Clairemont Rd., Decatur, GA 30030

 

East Atlanta Village Farmers Market

• Thursdays, 4 – 8 pm

• March 28 – November 21
• Location: 572 Stokeswood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316

 

Oakhurst Farmers Market

• Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm

• March 30 – December 21
• Location: 630 East Lake Drive – Unit E, Decatur, GA 30030

 

Grant Park Farmers Market

• Sundays, 9 am – 1 pm

• March 31 – December 22

• Location: 1040 Grant St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315