Rules of the Pittsboro Farmers' Market

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  1. Annual member fee is $35.00 (this includes two daily parking fees); a $10.00 refund will be awarded to any market member attending the spring meeting. Members are required to pay a $5.00 daily parking fee; members may opt to pay $100.00 for the year (this includes the annual member fee).


  2. New vendors must submit their application, pay the membership fee plus a $25 non-refundable farm inspection fee, and have their farm inspected at least two weeks prior to their first selling day at the market.


  3. The Board reserves the right to re-inspect any member.

  4. The spring meeting will be held on the first Monday in March and the fall meeting will be held on the first Monday in November.

  5. Vacancies on the Board will be filled at the member meetings.

  6. The market will open the first Thursday in April and will continue until the Thursday before Thanksgiving.

  7. The market will open from 3:30 until 6:30 pm.on Thursdays at the Chatham County Fairgrounds.

  8. You must make or produce what you sell within a 50-mile radius of the market.

  9. Products that can be sold are:

  10. No low-acid canned foods such as green beans, corn, peas, carrots, etc., may be sold. In addition, no canned tomato products may be sold.

  11. All products must be of top quality.

  12. All products produced under certification such as organic, licensed meat, poultry, or dairy products or products requiring inspection, such as baked goods or preserves must display certification or license and have a copy on file with the Market Manager.

  13. No live animals may be sold or given away at the market.

  14. Prices must be posted for all items.

  15. Anyone using scales must have them approved by NCDA.

  16. The seller is responsible for cleaning up around his/her vehicle and maintaining safety in that area.

  17. No partially constructed crafts should be bought and then resold, such as paint-by-the-number or T-shirts (the exception being items such as T-shirts that promote the Pittsboro Farmers' Market or your own farm or cookbooks by the farmer that have been approved by the Market Committee).

  18. Crafts should be traditional farm crafts. Craft items should originate on the farm with at least a portion of the materials coming from the seller's property.

  19. Baked goods must follow federal, state, and local health regulations.

  20. If 51% or more of income comes from non-craft agricultural products, the seller is classified as a farmer with full voting rights. If less than 51% of income comes from non-craft agricultural products, the seller is classified as a member without voting rights.

  21. The number of bakers will be determined by the Market Committee each year on a case-by-case basis.

  22. Any complaints, disputes or violations of the rules may be taken by voice to any Market Committee Member. This should be handled before or after the market so as not to interrupt market sales. Repeated violations of the rules of the Pittsboro Farmers' Market may result in suspension or loss of membership. All rules are open to the interpretation of the Executive Board.

  23. All market members must conduct themselves in a professional manner and will maintain a membership of good standing.

Applications will be accepted with a check equal to the annual membership fee. The Board will review, complete inspections, and approve each application. Acceptance to the market depends on approved inspection.

A suggestion box will be available at the market. Any written suggestions will be addressed within 30 days. Any resolution will be up to the Board's discretion.

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