Foothills Farmers’ Market is a producer’s market interested in showcasing locally grown and produced foods, artisan-quality crafts and personal/home care products. Vendors must grow or produce everything they offer for sale. Sellers are not permitted to purchase items from wholesale markets, nurseries, neighboring farms, or other outside sources in order to resale them at Foothills Farmers’ Market.
Priority is given to vendors who live and work in Cleveland County, but we will consider applicants within a 50-mile radius of Cleveland County. 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 various market locations.
In order to sell Foothills Farmers’ Market or any of its sanctioned satellite locations, vendors must be members in good standing of our Corporation, pass a certification site visit, and obtain relevant permits, licenses, and certificates. The application and approval process ensures that all vendors grow or produce what they sell, that vendors of meat, poultry, and value-added products meet all regulatory requirements established by the NC Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and/or the Cleveland County Health Department.
