Apply to the market

 

Become a Market Vendor

The Worthington Farmers Market is a producer-only food marketplace. We accept applications from potential producers twice each year. Once, in the summer, for our winter market season (November-April) and again in late winter for our summer season (May-October).

If you did not make it, grow it, or produce it, you cannot sell it.

Applications will be considered from Ohio farmers, growers and food makers. As space permits, we do occasionally consider value-added products (i.e. a honey producer that uses their beeswax to make candles). All products must be grown, raised, or made in Ohio with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. Products purchased at auctions or wholesale terminals are prohibited and will not be considered.

Important information follows. Please read in its entirety BEFORE submitting your application.

APPLICATIONs FOR THE 2024-25 InDOOR winter Season ARE CLOSED!

Applications for the current 2024-25 indoor season are closed.

Communications:

  • Deadline for submission for participation in the 2024-25 indoor winter market was August 23, 2024.

  • We cannot make exceptions to late applications at this time, as the market is fully scheduled out for the current season.

  • Applications will open for the upcoming 2025 outdoor season in late February.

  • You must have a Manage My Market account in order to submit an application. This is the software that we use to host and manage the application process. After you have created a profile, you will be able to apply for the Worthington Farmers Market during an open application period.

Regulatory Requirements:

The Worthington Farmers Market takes food safety and regulatory compliance seriously and we expect our vendors to do so as well. Be sure you are familiar with local, state and federal food safety, licensing/inspection, and other business requirements for selling the product(s) you are growing and/or making to the public. If you have questions about the regulatory requirements for your product(s), please contact wfmassistantmarketmanager@gmail.com.

  • You must upload copies of all relevant licenses and registrations and insurance documents to your Manage My Market account at the time of application. (Please DO NOT mail or email.)

  • Know the difference between home-produced foods allowed by Ohio cottage food laws and those that require a home bakery license.

  • Know what types of products require production in a licensed commercial kitchen.

  • Know what type(s) of vendor licenses you need for your business and product(s) such as food service, food facility, retail food establishment, mobile vendor, etc.

  • Know which production-specific permits are required for your product(s) such as frozen food, canning/bottling, egg production, etc. 

  • Registration with the Ohio Secretary of State, Ohio Department of Taxation, Internal Revenue Service and/or any other applicable regulatory authorities.

  • All vendors must provide proof of liability insurance, in the form of certificates of insurance, greater than, or equal to $1 million dollars, covering their own business and employees, and: 

    1. Certificate holder:  Worthington Farmers Market, PO Box 534, Worthington OH 43085 

    2. Additional insured: City of Worthington, 6550 North High Street, Worthington OH 43085

    3. Additional insured: The Shops at Worthington Place, 7227 North High Street, Worthington OH 43085

Products of Interest: 

  • Homestyle Bread (sandwich loaf and/or buns, dinner rolls, etc. - NOT sourdough)

  • Snack Foods (chips, crackers, seasoned nuts and/or popcorn, etc.)

  • Dips and Spreads (hummus, baba ganoush, mustard, cheese dip/spread, etc.)

  • Novel Meats (cornish hen, guinea, goat, rabbit, quail/quail eggs, etc.)

  • Pies and Cheesecake

  • Dairy: milk, cream, butter, yogurt, ice cream (NOT cheese)

  • Produce: Fresh Fruits and Berries

  • Specialty Produce (cuisine-specific, limited availability, heirloom varieties, etc.)

  • Nut Butters

  • Prepared, Ready-to-Eat Foods (meals or meal items, ethnic foods; served hot/warm, etc.)

  • Acidified and Fermented Foods such as pickled/fermented vegetables/fruits, relishes, kimchi, chutneys, condiments, etc.

  • Candy

  • Ready-to-drink beverages, cold and hot (with unsweetened options) 

PLEASE NOTE:

We are NOT actively seeking additional vendors for the following items as they are currently well-represented at the market. However, please do apply if your product(s) offers especially unique flavors, cuts, and/or use and formulation.

  • Baked Goods (especially sweets)

  • Sourdough Bread

  • Body Care

  • Mushrooms

  • Microgreens

  • Salsa

  • Cheese

  • Pork

  • Chicken

  • Beef

  • Eggs

Thank you!