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Interested in becoming a vendor?
Vendor Resources
SD Department of Health Food Safety requirements can be found here.
SD Cottage Home Processing food safety requirements and link to training can be found here.
Requirements for selling eggs can be found at https://extension.sdstate.edu/selling-and-distributing-eggs-south-dakota.
A video presentation from AJ Grannelli of Homegrown Pork and Poultry for how to determine product pricing can be found here.
Producers can purchase liability coverage from their local insurance agent. Or click the link below for info and a $10 discount on Insurance options.
ACT - Artist Crafters and Tradesmen: https://app.actinsurance.com/events/2680
FLIP - Food Liability Insurance: https://www.fliprogram.com/events/2679
To sell products by weight, vendors must use a certified scale. Email annmarie.sailer@state.sd.us with questions about scale certification or visit SD Weights and Measures website.
Below are additional commonly needed resources.
New Vendor Application Materials
Are you interested in becoming a vendor with us? Great! We accept local food producers and artists within a 200 mile radius. Before completing an application, send an email to manager@blackhillsfarmersmarket.org to check on an opening in your area. BHFM is especially seeking to add vendors in the areas of fresh produce, cultural foods, and fine arts. Approved trial vendors may participate in three market days owing only vendor fees to determine if the business is a good fit for both you and the market. After the trial vendor period, there is also a membership fee of $40 annually. Vendor fees are $40 per main season market day in Market Park, $30 per day through the winter months, and $20 per market day in Hill City.
The online application may be completed here. The application may be completed in more than one session. Please allow two weeks for application processing.
As part of the application, you will be asked to read and comply with the following documents, available below: Rules and Regulations, Code of Conduct, and the Sexual Harassment Policy.
If you have any technical difficulties, call 605-646-0976 or request a printable application at manager@blackhillsfarmersmarket.org.
Paying Vendor Fees
Vendors are encouraged to pay vendor fees for the entire month on their first market day of the month. Any unused fees may be rolled over to the next month or refunded. Payment may be made in person by check or cash or electronically below.
Vendors will be sent a monthly statement for a receipt.
Returning Vendors
Welcome back! Thanks for joining us for another great year!
Returning vendors may complete an easy online form here.
As part of the application, you will be asked to read and comply with the following documents, available above: Rules and Regulations, Code of Conduct, and a Sexual Harassment Policy.
The $40 membership dues may be paid online here or mail payment to BHFM, PO Box 6375, Rapid City, SD 57709. Please pay by May 1, 2023.
If you have any technical difficulties, call 605-646-0976 or request a printable application at manager@blackhillsfarmersmarket.org.
Addendum
Need to request approval for a new product or update your information.
Simply complete an easy online form here.
If you have any technical difficulties, call 605-646-0976 or request a printable application at manager@blackhillsfarmersmarket.org.