please read through our charter prior to requesting a stall in the market...
EUROA VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET CHARTER
Euroa Village Farmers’ Market is an initiative of the Rotary Club of Euroa.
“The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.”
CRITERIA FOR STALLHOLDER SELECTION
PRIMARY PRODUCER PREFERRED.
Primary producers and value adders of own primary product.
(nb. The sale of pets is not allowed.)
VALUE ADDERS/MANUFACTURERS.
Items that add to the diversity and selection available at the market, especially over the Winter months when the availability of fresh product is low. This includes; chocolates, biscuits/slices, jams/sauces/chutneys, take-home quiches/pies/cakes.
NB. Produce that is not produced in our region will only be included if it is not available and/or able to be produced in our region. In addition, this produce must fit all other criteria and must be perceived by the organisers to add value to the market.
*Craft items will only be considered if the primary product is produced by the craftsperson eg wool or if the craftsman can demonstrate a very high locally sourced component eg olive oil soap made with regional oil.
(You will need to apply for accreditation with the Victorian Farmers' Markets Association also. See below.)
COMPLIANCE
It is the vendor’s responsibility to comply with all legal regularity requirements including; food handling, liquor licensing, council registration, Prime Safe for meats and public/product liability insurance.
Organic claims must be backed by certification.
Scales must be calibrated for correct weights.
Producers eligible for accreditation with the Victorian Farmers' Markets Association must apply for accreditation.
For more information, please go to
http://www.vicfarmersmarkets.org.au
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MARKET REGULATIONS
· Stalholders are required to provide authenticity in local product with truth in grading and labeling.
· All product prices must be clearly displayed to the consumer.
· The direct farmer to consumer transaction is very important and to be maintained, however, co-operative stalls are permitted where this may not be possible. These stalls must be cleared by the organisers before commencing trade in the market.
· Pricing is expected to be market reflective. Overcharging and/or advantageous pricing is discouraged.
· Vendor’s vehicles are to be removed from the site before the market commences at 9am.
Parking is available in Kirkland Avenue, you will be directed here by a committee member.
Vendors who need to have vehicles with them must contact the coordinator before the market, to be allocated a spot if available.
· It is the coordinator/committee of management’s responsibility to maintain the integrity of the Euroa Farmers’ Market Charter & the Charter of the Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association.
· The coordinator on behalf of the committee will retain control of the market; with priority given to local producers primarily.
· It is the coordinators responsibility to ensure the market is compliant with Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association accreditation requirements. This includes market day assessments of producers & providing information on market data as requested.
· The committee will at times conduct fundraising stalls, hold raffles, provide information, sell backyard produce and sell local produce when vendors are unable to do so – these products will be appropriately advertised.
The allocation of stalls is at the discretion of the organisers.
· THIS CHARTER IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE.
Euroa Village Farmers’ Market is an initiative of the Rotary Club of Euroa.
“The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.”
- We aim to provide a viable trading place for local farmers & producers to use to build their business & branding.
- We are proudly accredited with the Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association, the peak body for authentic farmers’ markets in Victoria.
- Please see the criteria for selection below.
- Your participation in our farmers’ market is welcomed. We will endevour to maintain a vibrant, safe & pleasant marketplace at all times. All concerns will be heard & discussed at our monthly meeting.
CRITERIA FOR STALLHOLDER SELECTION
PRIMARY PRODUCER PREFERRED.
Primary producers and value adders of own primary product.
(nb. The sale of pets is not allowed.)
VALUE ADDERS/MANUFACTURERS.
Items that add to the diversity and selection available at the market, especially over the Winter months when the availability of fresh product is low. This includes; chocolates, biscuits/slices, jams/sauces/chutneys, take-home quiches/pies/cakes.
NB. Produce that is not produced in our region will only be included if it is not available and/or able to be produced in our region. In addition, this produce must fit all other criteria and must be perceived by the organisers to add value to the market.
*Craft items will only be considered if the primary product is produced by the craftsperson eg wool or if the craftsman can demonstrate a very high locally sourced component eg olive oil soap made with regional oil.
(You will need to apply for accreditation with the Victorian Farmers' Markets Association also. See below.)
COMPLIANCE
It is the vendor’s responsibility to comply with all legal regularity requirements including; food handling, liquor licensing, council registration, Prime Safe for meats and public/product liability insurance.
Organic claims must be backed by certification.
Scales must be calibrated for correct weights.
Producers eligible for accreditation with the Victorian Farmers' Markets Association must apply for accreditation.
For more information, please go to
http://www.vicfarmersmarkets.org.au
**************************************************************************************************************
MARKET REGULATIONS
· Stalholders are required to provide authenticity in local product with truth in grading and labeling.
· All product prices must be clearly displayed to the consumer.
· The direct farmer to consumer transaction is very important and to be maintained, however, co-operative stalls are permitted where this may not be possible. These stalls must be cleared by the organisers before commencing trade in the market.
· Pricing is expected to be market reflective. Overcharging and/or advantageous pricing is discouraged.
· Vendor’s vehicles are to be removed from the site before the market commences at 9am.
Parking is available in Kirkland Avenue, you will be directed here by a committee member.
Vendors who need to have vehicles with them must contact the coordinator before the market, to be allocated a spot if available.
· It is the coordinator/committee of management’s responsibility to maintain the integrity of the Euroa Farmers’ Market Charter & the Charter of the Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association.
· The coordinator on behalf of the committee will retain control of the market; with priority given to local producers primarily.
· It is the coordinators responsibility to ensure the market is compliant with Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association accreditation requirements. This includes market day assessments of producers & providing information on market data as requested.
· The committee will at times conduct fundraising stalls, hold raffles, provide information, sell backyard produce and sell local produce when vendors are unable to do so – these products will be appropriately advertised.
The allocation of stalls is at the discretion of the organisers.
· THIS CHARTER IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE.
