Foothills Farmers’ Market is a producer’s market interested in showcasing locally grown foods, value-added foods, artisan-quality crafts, and handmade personal/home care products. Everything sold at our market locations must be grown or produced within a 50-mile radius of Cleveland County by a producer member in good standing with Foothills Farmers’ Market.
Priority is given to vendors who live and work in Cleveland County, but we also consider other eligible applicants from the nearby region. New vendors will be evaluated on the product lines they propose to sell, helping us avoid a surplus of certain commodities and continue to expand the diversity of items available at our market.
Prior to selling, vendors must also pass a certification site visit and obtain relevant permits, licenses, and certificates. The application and approval process ensures that vendors sell only locally-grown foods, that crafts and other goods meet our high quality standards, and that vendors meet all regulatory & food safety requirements established by the NC Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and/or the Cleveland County Health Department.
