INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR?
Our application is an online-only process. All interested applicants must complete the following:
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Submit the appropriate application
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Complete the Hold Harmless Agreement (sent to you if your application is approved)
Read the following descriptions carefully to select the correct category for your application.
If you have questions about which category best fits your products, please contact us before you apply.
Basic Requirements
AGRICULTURAL
Applicants under this category offer:
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produce that has been grown on the producer’s land (including leased land),
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meat/eggs/processed meat products from animals raised on the producers’ land (including leased land) & are processed at a USDA-inspected facility
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products such as cheese, yogurt, or honey sourced from animals raised on the producers' land (including leased land)
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Examples: Farmers, Ranchers, Beekeepers
VALUE-ADDED:
Applicants under this category offer:
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products that have changed the form, flavor, blend and/or the substance of raw products using as many market products as available.
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Products should use organic ingredients when available and as many market products as possible & reasonable, with preference given to those vendors who use local products.
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The certified kitchen utilized must be located within 150 miles of the market attended. Vendors offering products covered under the Texas Cottage Food Law are classified as Value-Added Foods vendors.
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Examples: Baked goods, teas, salsa, nut butters
PREPARED FOODS
Applicants under this category offer:
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Freshly-made food and drinks available for sale and immediate consumption. These products may be hot or cold ready-to-eat foods or drinks.
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Products should use organic ingredients when available and as many market products as possible & reasonable, with preference given to those vendors who use local products.
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The certified kitchen utilized must be located within 150 miles of the market attended.
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Examples: Pakistani take-home meals, iced lemonade, breakfast tacos
NON-FOOD ARTISAN
Applicants under this category include:
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Products that integrate local agricultural products (milk, honey, olive oil, herbs, etc.) with materials sourced outside of the farmers market to create a health/body-oriented product.
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All eligible products must be created by a local artisan located within 150 miles of the market attended.
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Products should use organic ingredients when available and as many market products as possible & reasonable.
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No craft, jewerly or art items will be accepted.
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Examples: Beauty & skincare products
PET FOOD
Applicants under this category require the following:
https://otscweb.tamu.edu/Forms-Fees/Download.aspx
Vendor Handbook
All Contents must be read and Agreement Signed
In your application, you must be as transparent and detailed as possible about your operation's methods, ingredients and philosophy.
We value honesty and a commitment to local, sustainable systems. We place priority on vendors who hold at least one of the following certifications: Certified Naturally Grown, Certified USDA Organic or Humane Certified. Please indicate if you hold a certification, and provide a copy of your most recent certificate with your application.
DFM conducts site visits to all grower operations. The vetting of applications is conducted by the entire Board of Directors at monthly Board meetings, and depending on when you submit your application it may take up to 1 month to receive a final response.