The St. Croix Valley Food Alliance welcomes you to the third season of the Winter Farmers Market at Abrahamson Nurseries! The SCVFA is a project of the Polk/Burnett Wisconsin Farmers Union. Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) is a 501c3 and our fiscal agent. Please read & continue on to fill out the form below.
Our mission at the Food Alliance is to strengthen and promote a thriving, resilient and equitable local food economy in the St. Croix River Valley. Our winter markets have been well attended and we are thrilled to continue to create space for local producers to connect with local community during the winter months.
Who:
Climate friendly food producers and crafts people throughout the St. Croix River Valley. Space is limited, therefore priority will be given to members of the SCVFA combined with consideration to the diversity of products. If you are not a member yet and live in or produce food and goods in Polk/Burnett Counties, sign up here: SCVFA Member Sign Up
When:
Sunday November 9th , Sunday November 23rd
Sunday December 7th, Sunday December 21st
Where:
In the greenhouses at Abrahamson Nurseries, 1257 WI-35, St Croix Falls, WI 54024
Stalls:
Each vendor will have an 10'x6' space in which to set up their stall (this will be strictly enforced this year in order to accommodate as many vendors as possible). We have 18 stalls available inside of the greenhouse for vendors whose products are temperature sensitive, as well as as a few stalls available in the front courtyard next to the entrance and a festive warming area.
Fees/Donation:
We are asking vendors to donate $25/per market.
Payment will be collected after we have approved your application.
EBT
It is central to our mission to provide access to healthy food to community members who need assistance. Therefore, we will be providing EBT/SNAP benefits to customers. All vendors selling EBT eligible products (produce, meat, cheese, honey, eggs, maple syrup, value added food) are required to participate. Those vendors need to provide:
Polk/Burnett WFU SCVFA with a certificate of liability insurance
Take part in required FM Nutrition Program training (via zoom)
Follow applicable State and Local rules and regulations (Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Department of Health) in regards their product and operations.
Vendor Agreement
By participating in the SCVFA Winter Farmers Market, vendors agree to the following statements:
1. Vendors must grow or produce the products they sell at the SCVFA Farmers Market
2. Vendors must grow produce, raise or make their products within a 70 mile radius of the market.
3. Vendors will be set up and ready to sell by 12pm, with vehicles parked in the lot unless otherwise agreed upon.
4. Vendors will attend the Market for the duration of running hours unless approved by the market coordinator.
5. All vendors will provide their own table and must maintain their stall in good, safe working condition.
6. Vendors will not smoke at their stalls, and will leave the market area to smoke.
7. Vendors will clean-up stall area at the conclusion of each market.
8. Vendors are responsible for their actions and for the safety of their products. The Market is not responsible for vendor actions.
9. Vendors must inform market coordinator as soon as possible if they are skipping a planned market day.
10. Vendors are responsible to abide by all laws and regulations associated with the products they sale. Vendors agree to abide by Wisconsin's Home Canned Food Sales Guidelines
11. Vendors must apply to sell at the market. Same day sign-ups will not be allowed.
12. Vendors who sell consumable products are required to carry personal product liability insurance. Please send a Certificate of Liability Insurance for Polk/Burnett WFU to scvfoodalliance@gmail.com. If you need help with this, let us know by emailing scvfoodalliance@gmail.com.
13. Vendors who do not sell consumables who do not have personal liability insurance, will need to sign a Hold - Harmless statement prior to starting their first day of sale. The market manager will have these available.