Become a Vendor

General information about the market

• The 2020 season is May 23 – October 31, 2020.
• The market takes place Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• The market is located at 200 W. Oak Street in Fort Collins in the Larimer County Courthouse parking lot. View map.
• Administration will schedule farm inspections with other cooperating markets to inspect vendors and verify products/quantity.
• The LCFM does not allow resale of items–all items sold must be grown, produced or made by the vendor.

Are you new to the market?

Follow these steps to get started:

1. Read the rules, regulations, and other important policies.

• • • 2020 LCFM Rules and Regulations 
    • 2020 Market Bucks/ SNAP vendor agreement
    • FYI Update for the 2020 LCFM season
    • 2020 Vendor Check-off list
    • Appendix 1 – Produce Consignment and Food Swapping
    • Farmers’ Market Tent Weights – All vendors are required to have weights for their tents.

2. Determine what licensing and/or certification you need.

• • • Health Department Vendor Flowchart
    • 2020 Cottage Food Producer Application
    • Health Department Farmers’ Market application – All vendors must complete and return to the Health Department AND upload to the farmers’ market application
    • Product Liability Insurance Vendors – Insurance is required for Cottage Food Producers

***Please note that the Larimer County Farmers’ Market does not provide licensing and the information provided on this page does not replace a conversation with the Larimer County Health Department. Contact the Larimer County Health Department at 970-498-6700 with licensing questions.***

3. Apply online – 2020 applications open on January 17, 2020

• • • Click here to apply – 2020 applications will be available January 17, 2020. If you have not applied to a market through Manage My Market before, you will be asked to create a login.

Additional Resources

How to be Successful at a Farmers’ Market
Agriculture & Natural Resources – CSU Extension in Larimer County
Colorado Cottage Foods Act
Colorado Farm to Market
Colorado Farm to Table
Colorado Farmers Market Association
Food Safety & Preservation Classes – CSU Extension in Larimer County
The Kitchen Door – Find a commercial kitchen near you.
USDA National Organic Program