Become a Vendor
Galveston's Own Farmers' Market is a producer's-only market dedicated to sourcing local foods.
GOFM is comprised of vendors who: grow/raise their own products, make their own food products utilizing local ingredients when possible and reasonable, & a small number of non-food artisan vendors. The resale of items not made by the vendor--food or nonfood--is not permitted. Eligible food products must be sourced within 150 miles of the market.
To maintain the spirit of our market, we have a preference for vendors:
located within 150 miles of Galveston, Texas.
who grow/raise their own products
make their own food products utilizing local ingredients when possible and reasonable.
Our definition of Local Ingredients are components that come from an agricultural producer (farmer/rancher/agrarian) within 150 miles of Galveston. GOFM will follow up with all claims by contacting the producer listed.
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Our application is an online-only process. All interested applicants must complete the following:
Complete the Vendor Onboarding Form & 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 the Executive Director before you apply.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER:
Any vendor who grows, raises, and/or wild harvests a food product and whose majority of sales is of said product is considered an agricultural producer.
Ex: Farmers, Ranchers, Beekeepers, Floral Nursery
VALUE-ADDED:
Any vendor who uses one or more ingredients to create a product by processing, blending, packaging, or alters a product using other preparation methods.
Ex: Cottage Food, Baked Goods, Knife Sharpening, To-Go Food, Food Made On-Site, Kombucha
ARTISAN:
Artist or craftsperson who produces originally designed unique hand-crafted products and of high-quality, including crafts, artwork, inedible products such as herbal products, personal care, and beauty products.
Approved vendors offer products that align with the spirit of GOFM’s mission including sustainability and stewardship of local agriculture.
Ex: Body Lotion, Soaps, Handmade Crafts
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.
GOFM 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.
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