Join our upcoming market every Sunday 12pm to 4pm Located at 2635 S Adams Street
Our goal is to create a diverse marketplace
How to Join our Market
Thank you for your interest in joining FIT’s community. Every prospective participant is carefully screened with a commitment to creating a diverse marketplace with the highest quality locally and responsibly produced products available.
Organic Farming Services by Farmer Institute of Tallahassee
Review FIT's 3-Year Strategic Plan
In accordance with FIT's 3-Year Strategic Plan, FIT will prioritize applications from producers who demonstrate one or more of the following six criteria:
1. Small and mid-sized agricultural operators and producers within the region.
2. Responsible stewardship of natural systems and resources using regenerative practices, including 1) building and maintaining healthy soil 2) managing water wisely 3) minimizing air, water, and climate pollution 4) promoting biodiversity
3. Healthy and humane care for animals
4. Sustainable seafood that can maintain or increase production without jeopardizing the long-term structure and function of ecosystems impacted by industry practices.
5. Safe and healthy working conditions and fair compensation for food chain workers and producers from production to consumption.
6. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice by prioritizing market opportunities and business success for Black, Indigenous Peoples, and People of Color (BIPOC) producers along with other socially disadvantaged groups (women, immigrants, LGBTQ+ folks, and military veterans)
See if you qualify
Every prospective participant is taken into consideration in admitting applications including:
1. Unique or unusual products that enhance the overall diversity of products available at Markets, without creating excessive supply as assessed by the Market Manager Quality of products Origin of products
2. Preference will be given to locally grown products relative to the Market(s) in which the Applicant would like to participate.
3. Space availability at FIT Markets Balance between Farmers and other categories
4. Preference given to Farmers who sell value-added products over Food Purveyors offering similar products.
5. Preference given to small-to-moderate family businesses over large enterprises or partnerships.
We DO NOT accept the following items at our Markets:
1. Reselling of any products that have been purchased from a distributor, third-party, or importer
2. Personal care services and/or products such as chiropractic and massage services
3. Overly processed and/or fried foods
4. Nationally distributed packaged foods
5. Energy drinks
6. Businesses that operate under a franchise agreement Food item not grown and/or processed by the vendor
7. Agricultural Products not grown by the producer (honey, florists, succulents, etc)
We encourage you to thoroughly review the detailed application information that best applies to you.
Understanding Potential Fees
Potential fees for starting your farmers market business (these are some examples of fees that you can expect to encounter if you are accepted at FIT’s farmers markets).
FIT Annual Registration Fee: $25 once approved.
FIT Annual Renewal Fee: $100
Stall fee schedule: All Fees are for a 10’ x 10’ space per day.
Farmer $30
Arts and Crafts $30
Fisher $40
Rancher $40
Food Prepared off-site (prepackaged) $30
Food Prepared on-site (temporary food facility) $30
Food Prepared on-site $30
Food Truck $75
Agricultural Nonprofit/Sponsor $25
Commercial $30
*Winter rates (December – March) $5 per 10′ stall discount
FIT does not recommend any particular insurance agency. If you have any questions regarding the kind of insurance that is needed, please email Info@farmerinstitutetallahassee.org
The health permit and business liability insurance fees are estimates and can change at any time. Additional fees and/or permits may be required.
**Must have health Permit (for prepackaged and on-site food booths) fees vary: $375-$1100 per year
**Must have Business Liability insurance (prices vary): $500-$1000 (or more) per year
***You are responsible for bringing your own equipment such as tents, tables, chairs, etc***
Learn The Market Rules and Regulations
Please review our 2024 Handbook for information about the requirements and expectations of participating in one of our markets.
Determine which category your product is
Review each category below to determine which type of application to complete.
Participant Categories
Producer/ Farmer Application
Non-Profit/Community Partners
Producer/ Farmer Application
FIT welcomes applications from Producers/Farmers. Only the farmer, a designated family member, or an employee is permitted to sell at an FIT Farmers Market. Farmers must grow all products offered for sale on land controlled (owned, rented, leased, or sharecropped) by the farmer. FIT gives preference to those applicants who farm organically. Please see FIT's Rules and Regulations (page 8) for additional requirements regarding value-added products, nursery vendors, egg vendors, etc.
Rancher / Livestock Producer
Non-Profit/Community Partners
Producer/ Farmer Application
FIT welcomes applications from Livestock Producers and Ranchers that raise livestock in the state of Florida and Georgia and give priority to those that have environmentally friendly practices.
Dairy / Cheese
Non-Profit/Community Partners
Non-Profit/Community Partners
FIT welcomes applications from Dairy/cheese producers. Only the farmer, a designated family member, or an employee is permitted to sell at an FIT Farmers Market. Applicants must grow all products offered for sale on land controlled (owned, rented, leased, or sharecropped) by the certified farmer. FIT gives preference to those applicants who farm organically.
Non-Profit/Community Partners
Non-Profit/Community Partners
Non-Profit/Community Partners
We offer space (when available) to Non-Profit organizations for educational and outreach purposes only. All non-profit organizations must be Farm, Farmer, or Agriculturally related to be considered for spaces available. Others may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any and all items offered for sale will be by approval only.
Fisher / Seafood
Food Purveyor Onsite Consumption / Food Truck
Food Purveyor Onsite Consumption / Food Truck
FIT welcomes applications from Fisher/Seafood producers. Only the farmer, a designated family member, or an employee is permitted to sell at an FIT Farmers Market. Applicants must grow all products offered for sale on land controlled (owned, rented, leased, or sharecropped) by the certified farmer. FIT gives preference to those applicants who farm organically.
Food Purveyor Onsite Consumption / Food Truck
Food Purveyor Onsite Consumption / Food Truck
Food Purveyor Onsite Consumption / Food Truck
All prepared food, both prepackaged and food for onsite consumption, must be produced by the purveyor. We prefer those who use local, organic produce, ideally from the farmers at the farmers market. All prepared food is subject to a tasting to assure product quality and appeal.
Entertainer
Food Purveyor Onsite Consumption / Food Truck
Entertainer
We give priority to local musicians that complement the ambiance of our farmers markets. We are also booking entertainers who offer kids activities, like face painting and puppet shows.
Free Speech
Food Purveyor Onsite Consumption / Food Truck
Entertainer
We provide a free speech zone at our markets. We have a limited area for this purpose. You may set up a small card table and only in place assigned by the Market Manager on site. Nothing may be sold in this area. This is a great place to get signatures for political
purposes.
Artisan (Arts and Crafts)
Artisan (Arts and Crafts)
Artisan (Arts and Crafts)
Artisans must either self-produce their products, or, if the Artisan has employees, the Artisan must be in complete control of all aspects of production. Artisans may not sell work produced with commercial kits, models, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms, or other commercial methods.
Contact Us
Questions?
All applications are reviewed and taken into consideration within 45 days of receiving a completed application. All producers must complete an application process.
If approved, producers must follow our Market Rules, must have liability insurance coverage, and must comply with the county health code regulations.