2019 Cover Letter

2019 GROWER APPLICATION

2019 NON-GROWER APPLICATION

BECOME A VENDOR

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at the Lansdale Farmers’ Market.
Applications for new vendors are accepted on a rolling basis starting January 2nd.  There are two applications, one for growers and one for non-growers. We also refer to our non-growers as ‘Value - Added Vendors’.  We have a strong preference for food artisans who source local ingredients and whose products change with the season. All Value-Added Vendors (food artisans and non- growers):  a component of your product offerings must be locally sourced. Local sourcing means the ingredients were grown or raised on a local farm. Local sourcing does not include the purchase of items for reselling from a local distributor or retailer.

We value the Farmers and Value-Added vendors who currently participate in our farmers’ market. The common reason to deny an application is that the market is not ready to support more competition in specific categories of food and artisan as listed below.
•    Soap or body care products
•    Goat cheese
•    Pet treats
•    Hot sauce, jams or Jellies
•    Baked goods made with white flour and refined sugar
•    Candy
•    Coffee Roasters
•    Crafts
•    Clothing
•    Furniture
•    Wood crafted products
•    Jewelry 
•    Landscaping

•    Olive Oil or Cooking Oils  
•    Perennial plants

•    Tea

Before submitting an application, please contact the Market   at to discuss your products and to have your pre-application questions addressed.

Send us a note to express interest

VOLUNTEER

Whether you are a member of the Lansdale community or an avid believer in buying local, there are many ways to become involved in the Lansdale Farmers' Market. Some of the opportunities involve the week-to-week operation of the market, while a few others support fundraising efforts to ensure the sustainability of the Lansdale Farmers' Market. 

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Community and Service

Time Commitment: Varies weekly between May 18 - November 23, 2019

This opportunity supports the market in week-to-week initiatives. Volunteers will be needed for various roles throughout the year. 

• Counters: Once a month we count how many customers attend the market and the information is used for marketing purposes. Time Commitment - Once a month on predetermined dates, 6 slots per day

• Market Info Tent Staff: Each week volunteers are needed to provide customer service, sell market merch,  bottled water and process EBT payments. Time Commitment - Weekly; 2-3 people per week, two time slots: 8:30AM - 11AM and 11AM - 1:30PM

• Special Event Staff: The market hosts community partners and our own events for customers. In most cases we need extra sets of hands to assist with organization and logistics. Time Commitment - Varies, refer to 2019 Calendar

Fundraising

Time Commitment: Year Round, can be done on your own schedule

Volunteers work closely with the Lansdale Farmers' Market Fundraising Committee to provide outreach and education to constituents about how the Lansdale Farmers' Market supports local business and serves this community.

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Volunteers in this role should be comfortable speaking with businesses and/or individuals about giving and soliciting gifts. Training and support will be provided. Great opportunity for individuals who have previous experience in fundraising and development for non-profits. 

Send us a note to express interest

ENTERTAINMENT

Send statement of interest to Lansdalefm@gmail.com to gain more information about the Lansdale Farmers' Market entertainment schedule.

OUR History

It began with a seed. In this case, an idea was planted in Lansdale Borough by a group of neighborhood residents, council members and business owners. The market was originally established by volunteers in 2008, and in the first Market season in 2009 it was located on Railroad Plaza near Main and Madison Streets. Since then, the idea grew into a strong group of volunteers dedicated to the success of what had grown to be a federally recognized non-profit incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

OUR Mission

Our mission is to maintain a seasonal farmers’ market that supports local producers of healthy, nourishing foods and quality, crafted goods. We desire to build community while providing educational programs that promote local, sustainable living.

OUR Values

Farmer Friendly. Community. Honesty. Friendliness. Organic. Authentic. Fun. Local. Education.

OUR Community Partners

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