Latah Farmers Market and Community Market Rules
Troy Market Overview: Welcome to the Farmers Market
Market contact information:
It is best to contact the market manager (Jamin Smitchger) by phone at 509-979-2336. I am very friendly so don’t be shy. Text or e-mail are a slower way to contact me and not preferred, but do send an e-mail to join the email list at [email protected] so you can be updated with essential farmers market information. The Latah Farmers Market and Community Market is operated by Latah Farmers Market LLC with permission from the city of Troy.
Vision:
The goal of the Latah Farmers Market and Community Market (the market) is to unite Latah County communities and foster pride by bringing local producers and shoppers together in an inclusive, safe, family-friendly weekly event, that is open to all. A secondary goal of the market is to be a small business incubator, promote economic vitality of local farmers and artisans, and provide a place to sell goods and services.
Steps to Secure a booth (This process should take about an hour):
• Mandatory: Read and follow these market rules
• Mandatory for all Sellers: Sign up for the market online at the tax commission website.
◦ Do the following steps twice. Once for event ID 3014656 (sales from April 11th to July 11th), and once for event ID 907083776 for sales from July 18th to October 11th.
◦ Go to tax.idaho.gov/tsp.
◦ Choose Seller WITH Event ID > Next.
◦ Choose I am going to an event > Next.
◦ In the Event ID field, enter 3014656 or 907083776 > Next.
◦ Enter your information.
◦ Note: In the Products I am selling field: If you have a temporary permit for your own sales, also include its Reference # (from top of permit), its Valid from date, and its Valid through date. If you are an Idaho resident and make less than 5000 dollars in sales per year, you are a small seller and do not need to remit sales tax, but you still must register.
◦ Choose the option for your situation: Option 1. I am not making taxable sales. Choose this option if you qualify for the small seller exemption (tax.idaho.gov/smallseller) or already have a temporary permit for your own sales. Option 2. I have a regular permit. Option 3. I need a temporary permit (non-Idaho residents without a regular permit).
◦ Click Next.
◦ Review your entry > Submit.
◦ Check your email account (Inbox, Junk, and Spam folders) for further instructions and your tax permit proving you registered.
◦ If you have a regular seller permit, you still need to register for the events and bring your permit to market.
• Mandatory: In order to participate in the Market, every Market Vendor shall sign a hold harmless agreement (see website). This form will be available at the market, but it is best if it is submitted beforehand via e-mail or at vendor meetings.
◦ Note: Vendors selling products that were not produced by the vendor may need approval from the market manager (See miscellaneous vendors below).
• Highly recommended. Send out an e-mail to [email protected] to get on the e-mail list.
• Optional. Attend the annual meeting. You can fill out the forms and get permits there.
• Optional. Vendors should notify Market Management of their intent to participate in the weekly market by Thursday morning prior to that Saturday's market to have their products promoted to the public in advance.
For the year 2026 all vendor fees are free. You can attend a single market or multiple markets at no cost to you. However, it costs hundreds of dollars to run a farmers market each year, and the market is for people who are givers rather than takers. A good, suggested donation would be 2% of sales. Since in many cases vendors are cash poor, donations do not need to be in the form of money. You are welcome to volunteer or donate something you produced if that is more convenient. If you are a local business, you are welcome to sponsor the farmers market during one or multiple weeks of operation. Your business name and other information will be sent out to our email list to help advertise your business for that week. All proceeds from donations and sponsorships will be used to offset expenses related to administrative costs, advertising, promotion, and community outreach.
Date and Time:
The Farmers Market and Community Market begins on Saturday, June 6, 2026 and will continue every Saturday through October 3rd or October 10th, 2026 except for Troy Old Timers Day (second Saturday in July), which uses the entire park for its event. Changes to the market time may be necessary to accommodate the Troy Community Theatre Production. Market will be held rain or shine, but it may be canceled in severe weather. The market will open to customers at 4:30 PM and runs to 7:30 PM or dark, whichever comes first. A pop-up market may occur on a warm Saturday in late April from 4:30-7:30 PM weather permitting. The market manager will notify the city and other vendors in advance.
Location:
The market is held at Troy City Park (100 State Highway 8, Troy ID 83871). There are restrooms, electricity, and hand-washing facilities at the Park. The Park is a public venue and the Farmers Market's use of the Park is not exclusive.
Set Up/ tear down:
Vendors may arrive between 2:30 and 4 PM to unload their merchandise. Vendors may set up their booths only AFTER their vehicle has been removed from the market area and parked at the overflow parking lot (See map). If you show up later than 4 pm, you may not be allowed to participate in the market since the market footprint may be crowded. Vendors should be ready to receive customers by 4:30 PM. Vendors must stay until close of market unless permission is given by the market manager. Earlier tear down times will be allowed during the end of the summer to accommodate changing daylight hours. Vehicular access will not be allowed if children and multiple people are in the market footprint. If vehicular access is needed during market setup, vendors must unload in the graveled area 6 feet from the market promenade to allow other vehicular traffic and emergency vehicles if needed. Vehicles should turn around at the paved/graveled area in front of the gazebo to enhance traffic flow. Booths are on a first come first serve basis unless prior notification is given. Booths in the graveled area east of the paved walkway must be 6’ away from the paved walkway, known as the Market Promenade. Canopies, signs, and products may not be placed within the 6’ buffer to allow essential emergency services if needed. Vendors may not drive anywhere that is not graveled or paved. Each booth is 15’ wide. You may have two booths if needed. An additional booth may be granted with permission of the market manager, but the manager can give part or all of one of your booths to someone else if you are a booth hog. The booth depth extends approximately 15 feet or to the edge of the hill, whichever is first. Each booth is marked with spray paint at the front of the booth facing the trail.
Parking:
Vendors must park in the overflow parking area along the northeast side of the park, off Randall Flats Road. Parking in the main City Park parking lot along Highway 8 is restricted to Park visitors and Farmers Market customers only, with the only exception being vendors with valid Idaho disabled plates or placards and pre-approved food trucks. A map with designated parking and loading areas can be found at the end of this document.
Clean Up:
After the Farmers Market is over, vendors will take down their booth and make it ready for pick up before picking up their vehicles and driving them to the front parking lot to load. If you need vehicular access to load your vehicle, vendors must park in the graveled area approximately 6 feet from the market promenade Tear down and clean-up can begin at 7:30 PM, and should be completed by dark. Vendors are responsible for removing any trash from their booth area, and for leaving the park in good condition before departing. Loading out will begin upon close of market at 7:30 PM or at dark, whichever comes first. The market manager will specify changes to loading times in the weekly email. The market closes earlier at the end of the season.
Booth supplies:
Vendors are responsible for providing their own booth supplies, including an optional canopy, no larger than what will fit in their booth, as well as any tables, chairs and displays required for their booth. The market does have extra tables and chairs in the market shed, which are available on a first-come first-serve basis by notifying the market manager beforehand. Canopies must be properly weighted down with a minimum of 15 pounds per leg. The City of Troy, the Latah Farmers Market, its sponsors and/or managers will not be held responsible for damages or injuries caused by unsecured or incorrectly secured canopies.
Power at booth:
Electrical outlets are available for a very limited number of vendors each week, and must be reserved in advance and confirmed each time the vendor attends. Only U/L approved extension cords with GFCI power strips may be used. Cords must be placed to minimize hazards to the public. Preference for electrical outlet use will be given to food trucks and hot food vendors.
Vendors and Products:
Farmers, Artisans, Food Vendors, and Agricultural Products
Preferred products and services sold at the Latah Farmers Market and Community Market should be grown, sourced, produced, crafted, foraged, made, or raised by the producer of the product. The Latah Farmers Market is ultimately a free market where products succeed and fail by their merits alone. However, vendors in the farmer and artisan category may not resell items that they purchased from someone else. If reselling is suspected, the market manager may need to see where you are producing the product. A vendor may sell another producer’s seasonal or consumable products at their booth under the following conditions:
• The vendor is a friend, neighbor, or family member of the person selling the product at the market.
• The person who produced the product lives in Latah County or in the surrounding counties and does not have the time and resources to sell the product at the market.
• The Vendor places a clearly legible sign saying “This product was produced by (insert name) of (insert city and state)”. For example, “These lentils were produced by John Doe of Genesee Idaho.”
Under no circumstances may a vendor purchase craft or agricultural products from retailers including but not limited to amazon.com, Target, Walmart, Charlie’s Produce, Winco Foods, or Etsy.com for resale at the market.
Business Vendors
Local businesses are welcome to advertise their services and hand out samples at the market. Businesses selling physical products that are not created by the business itself are miscellaneous vendors (see below).
Miscellaneous Vendors and Flea Market Items
Anyone who is not growing or producing their own products is a miscellaneous vendor. Vendors whose goal is to promote divisive political or personal agendas are not allowed. Secondhand and used products (e.g. flea market items) and other items may be sold at the market. However, these items must be truly secondhand, which is defined here as any item that has been in your possession for a year or more, which was not originally purchased for resale (e.g. Garage sale or estate sale items), and it must be clear that you did not produce the item. If you purchased items with an intention of resale, you must contact Jamin via e-mail at [email protected] or 509-979-2336 to get permission. Permission is usually granted, and no permission is needed if greater than 75% of your sales are agricultural or crafted products that you produced. The management reserves the right to ban any vendor from the market for any reason allowed by law, especially if the vendor’s products are deemed by the market management as being potentially unlawful (e.g. stolen copper wire), the vendor does not provide value to customers, or the vendor does not follow market rules. No vendor may use dishonest, misleading, or aggressive selling strategies, including but not limited to unsubstantiated health claims (e.g. this product cures cancer), lying about the product, selling low quality or defective products, or etc. All vendors must do business with honesty and integrity. Hawking (calling aloud to customers) is not allowed. Anyone reselling items for a profit that were purchased at major retailers including but not limited to Amazon, Target, Etsy, Winco Foods, or Walmart will be banned from the market. No ticket scalping or scalping of other items is allowed. Exceptions to this rule (e.g. girl scout cookies) may occur, but you must call the market manager at 509-979-2336 to receive permission prior to purchase of these items. All items sold at the market should provide inherent value to the consumer rather than a quick buck for the vendor. Multi-level marketing companies are allowed under the following conditions. 1. The marketer belongs to a company that is better business bureau approved, or at least has not been involved in documented investigations by regulators, consumer advocates, or the FTC. 2. The marketer’s products are made in the United States. 3. The marketer calls the market manager at 509-979-2336 and receives approval. The market manager reserves the right not to allow the marketer to attend the market for any reason allowed by law.
Examples of permitted and not permitted activities are below.
• John Doe is a distributor of hunting knives produced by a company in Michigan. The company producing the knives relies on distributors like John to market and sell all of their products. He wants to sell these knives at the market. John would likely be approved to sell at the market as a miscellaneous vendor since the knives must be purchased through a distributor and are not merely resold from a major retailer.
• Jane Doe wants to sell produce purchased at Winco foods and cute Hello Kitty items purchased at Target at a higher price at the market. Jane Doe would not be allowed to participate in the market. No items purchased from major retailers may be resold for profit at the market. You cannot purchase produce from retailers or wholesalers and resell it at the market as if you produced it.
Entertainers and Musicians
Music may be played in the market space, preferably at either end of the market. Generally, most patrons of the market do not prefer exceptionally loud music (e.g. death metal). Any loud music over 85 decibels must be performed in the park Gazebo with prior reservation made at the city. Contact the market manager at 509-979-2336 so that we can make your gig a great success.
Food Trucks:
Contact the market manager beforehand and detail what resources are required at the parking site, (i.e. power, water, etc.) so that we can better serve you. Food trucks typically will park in the main parking lot or north of the main market footprint. Parking north of the market footprint may not be allowed if the market has children and other vendors in the way. Parking in the main parking lot is also acceptable and is the most common practice.
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol sales are permitted at the market in small amounts with prior notice to the market manager. In general, no more than 10 oz of wine (12% alcohol) or 24 oz of beer (5% alcohol) may be served to any adult person during the market. This is approximately half of the amount of alcohol required to reach a Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) of .08. The vendor must use a hand stamp to make sure that customers do not come back for an excess of drinks. This is mainly to ensure that everyone can legally drive home and that the market stays family friendly. No distilled spirits are allowed. Due to liability concerns, it is easy for vendors selling alcohol to get kicked out of the market if they are not 100% compliant.
Youth Vendors
Minors are encouraged to sell products at the market, but they must be under adult supervision. It is expected that the youth perform the majority of the business activities with the support and supervision of a parent or guardian. Products made or produced by adult family members should not be merely resold by youth vendors as if the youth vendor produced the item. Parent/Guardians are required to supply their contact information for sellers permits and the hold harmless release of liability.
Volunteers:
To volunteer at the market, give the market manager a call at 509-979-2336 or just show up to the market at approximately 3 pm and help vendors set up.
Basic rules:
Be Kind:
There is no tolerance for bad behavior such as being rude, yelling, or verbal or physical assault. Be courteous and respectful to customers and other vendors at all times. Foul and inappropriate language or directing anger at Market staff, volunteers, vendors, or customers will not be tolerated. It is mandatory that you report any altercation to the market manager or the police rather than handling it yourself. Failure to comply with this rule or other rules will likely result in you being asked to leave by the market manager. The Market is a community centered, family-friendly event and everyone is responsible for their behavior. Please respect the facilities and other park patrons and leave the Park in a clean, usable condition to ensure we can all continue to benefit from this public resource. Littering is illegal. Hawking and high pressure sales tactics are not allowed.
Regulations:
Each vendor is required to know and adhere to all State, Local, and Federal laws concerning sales tax, licensing, health, safety, food sales, and product handling. The farmers market manager does not have the training and expertise required to enforce compliance of these laws or to advise you on what you need to do to comply. Each vendor is required to keep at their booth copies of any applicable licensing or certification necessary by law to offer their specific goods or services for sale as proof of their compliance. Any authorized governing body or regulatory agency has the right to inspect any vendor for compliance. Some vendors may need additional permits from the health department (https://idahopublichealth.com/) if they are processing food. See https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/community-health/food-safety. State Code requires the use of commercial kitchens to prepare certain foods. Hot food vendors selling food intended to be consumed immediately are subject to Idaho Department of Health temporary food establishment regulations as well as fire code. If using open flame cooking appliances, vendors must have a working fire extinguisher on site and a flame retardant booth canopy. The Latah Farmers Market offers a list of resources for information on its website as a courtesy to Vendors. Please take responsibility for ensuring your products are compliant and that all certifications have been obtained prior to attending Market. If the Farmers Market management is notified that a vendor is non-compliant, the vendor will lose his/her ability to sell goods at the Latah Farmers Market until they become compliant.
Organic or special labels:
Vendor must provide proof of certification in order to advertise a product as certified by any third party, i.e. “Organic”, “Certified Humanely Raised”, “Certified Grass Fed”. No products may be labeled “ORGANIC” unless Vendor has an Idaho Health Department Organic Certificate.
Insurance and liability:
The City of Troy, the Latah Farmers Market, its sponsors, organizers, or managers assume NO responsibility or liability for the products and services offered for sale by independent vendors at the Farmers Market. Vendors assume responsibility for any damages directly resulting from their use of the Park. See the hold harmless agreement for more information. Vendors must sign the hold harmless agreement before selling anything.
Health and Safety:
DO NOT attend the Farmers Market if you are sick or are experiencing any potentially contagious symptoms. I will ask you to go home.
Waste:
Vendors are responsible for their own set-up, clean-up, and safe operation of their space. Vendors will provide their own trash receptacles/bags to manage waste, and you must take the waste generated at their booth with you at the end of the day.
Samples:
Produce samples must be cut at Market and individually packaged in a manner to prevent contact by anyone other than the intended consumer. Please provide a trash receptacle for sample rubbish. No samples may be offered of high-risk foods without appropriate certifications. See Department of Health and Welfare for a list of high-risk food.
Low-Risk Cottage Foods:
The Idaho Department of Health keeps a list of low-risk “Cottage Foods” which can be viewed at www.foodsafety.idaho.gov. These foods may be produced in a home kitchen and sold at the Market. To determine if your product qualifies, contact the local Health and Welfare office or complete the Cottage Food Risk Assessment Form on the Idaho Health and Welfare website. Foods that do not qualify as Cottage Foods may only be sold when they have been produced in an approved commercial kitchen.
Eggs:
Eggs must be cleaned and kept in a cooler with a temperature no higher than 45°, and cartons should be dated and labeled with producer's name, phone number and address, and the words “UNGRADED EGGS”.
Nursery Plants:
Plants and starts may be sold without a license as long as the annual sales are under $500.00.
Selling by weight:
Products sold by weight must be weighed on a scale certified by the Idaho Department of Weights and Measures (208) 332-8690. Vendors must display the Certification from the Idaho Department of Weights and Measures in a clearly visible space within the booth. Alternatively, items may be sold individually, by the bunch, or by the bag if a scale is not available.
Smoking/Vaping/Drugs:
Smoking, drugs,and/or vaping is not permitted in the Vendor or food areas. Please be respectful to the non-smokers around you and use another area of the park or sidewalk for smoking.
Animals:
The health department does not allow animals at booths preparing food. Due to food safety concerns, all pet feces must be collected and disposed of in a sanitary manner. Farm animals being offered for sale and/or rehoming as part of the vendor’s booth sales are permitted. All animals must be contained, and under direct control of their owner/handler at all times, and the vendor is responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Due to food safety concerns, food products may not be sold at the same booth as live animals. ADA Service Dogs may or may not be exceptions to this rule. Contact the health department for more information.
Promenade Safety:
Please respect the safety of pedestrians and market patrons by riding bikes in a safe manner and not using motorized or electric vehicles in the market area.
Consent with Rules:
Participation in the 2026 Latah Farmers Market and Community Market is voluntary and as such, any Vendor's participation will be construed as his/her consent to abide by and uphold the 2026 Latah Farmers Market and Community Market Rules. Rules are subject to change with or without notice. The most current copy of the Rules will be posted on the Farmers Market website at www.latahfarmersmarket.com once the season starts.
Consequences:
Vendors failing to follow the 2026 Latah Farmers Market and Community Market Rules will be given a warning on their first offense or be asked to leave. The Market Manager and market officers are the final authorities at the Market.
Troy Market Overview: Welcome to the Farmers Market
Market contact information:
It is best to contact the market manager (Jamin Smitchger) by phone at 509-979-2336. I am very friendly so don’t be shy. Text or e-mail are a slower way to contact me and not preferred, but do send an e-mail to join the email list at [email protected] so you can be updated with essential farmers market information. The Latah Farmers Market and Community Market is operated by Latah Farmers Market LLC with permission from the city of Troy.
Vision:
The goal of the Latah Farmers Market and Community Market (the market) is to unite Latah County communities and foster pride by bringing local producers and shoppers together in an inclusive, safe, family-friendly weekly event, that is open to all. A secondary goal of the market is to be a small business incubator, promote economic vitality of local farmers and artisans, and provide a place to sell goods and services.
Steps to Secure a booth (This process should take about an hour):
• Mandatory: Read and follow these market rules
• Mandatory for all Sellers: Sign up for the market online at the tax commission website.
◦ Do the following steps twice. Once for event ID 3014656 (sales from April 11th to July 11th), and once for event ID 907083776 for sales from July 18th to October 11th.
◦ Go to tax.idaho.gov/tsp.
◦ Choose Seller WITH Event ID > Next.
◦ Choose I am going to an event > Next.
◦ In the Event ID field, enter 3014656 or 907083776 > Next.
◦ Enter your information.
◦ Note: In the Products I am selling field: If you have a temporary permit for your own sales, also include its Reference # (from top of permit), its Valid from date, and its Valid through date. If you are an Idaho resident and make less than 5000 dollars in sales per year, you are a small seller and do not need to remit sales tax, but you still must register.
◦ Choose the option for your situation: Option 1. I am not making taxable sales. Choose this option if you qualify for the small seller exemption (tax.idaho.gov/smallseller) or already have a temporary permit for your own sales. Option 2. I have a regular permit. Option 3. I need a temporary permit (non-Idaho residents without a regular permit).
◦ Click Next.
◦ Review your entry > Submit.
◦ Check your email account (Inbox, Junk, and Spam folders) for further instructions and your tax permit proving you registered.
◦ If you have a regular seller permit, you still need to register for the events and bring your permit to market.
• Mandatory: In order to participate in the Market, every Market Vendor shall sign a hold harmless agreement (see website). This form will be available at the market, but it is best if it is submitted beforehand via e-mail or at vendor meetings.
◦ Note: Vendors selling products that were not produced by the vendor may need approval from the market manager (See miscellaneous vendors below).
• Highly recommended. Send out an e-mail to [email protected] to get on the e-mail list.
• Optional. Attend the annual meeting. You can fill out the forms and get permits there.
• Optional. Vendors should notify Market Management of their intent to participate in the weekly market by Thursday morning prior to that Saturday's market to have their products promoted to the public in advance.
For the year 2026 all vendor fees are free. You can attend a single market or multiple markets at no cost to you. However, it costs hundreds of dollars to run a farmers market each year, and the market is for people who are givers rather than takers. A good, suggested donation would be 2% of sales. Since in many cases vendors are cash poor, donations do not need to be in the form of money. You are welcome to volunteer or donate something you produced if that is more convenient. If you are a local business, you are welcome to sponsor the farmers market during one or multiple weeks of operation. Your business name and other information will be sent out to our email list to help advertise your business for that week. All proceeds from donations and sponsorships will be used to offset expenses related to administrative costs, advertising, promotion, and community outreach.
Date and Time:
The Farmers Market and Community Market begins on Saturday, June 6, 2026 and will continue every Saturday through October 3rd or October 10th, 2026 except for Troy Old Timers Day (second Saturday in July), which uses the entire park for its event. Changes to the market time may be necessary to accommodate the Troy Community Theatre Production. Market will be held rain or shine, but it may be canceled in severe weather. The market will open to customers at 4:30 PM and runs to 7:30 PM or dark, whichever comes first. A pop-up market may occur on a warm Saturday in late April from 4:30-7:30 PM weather permitting. The market manager will notify the city and other vendors in advance.
Location:
The market is held at Troy City Park (100 State Highway 8, Troy ID 83871). There are restrooms, electricity, and hand-washing facilities at the Park. The Park is a public venue and the Farmers Market's use of the Park is not exclusive.
Set Up/ tear down:
Vendors may arrive between 2:30 and 4 PM to unload their merchandise. Vendors may set up their booths only AFTER their vehicle has been removed from the market area and parked at the overflow parking lot (See map). If you show up later than 4 pm, you may not be allowed to participate in the market since the market footprint may be crowded. Vendors should be ready to receive customers by 4:30 PM. Vendors must stay until close of market unless permission is given by the market manager. Earlier tear down times will be allowed during the end of the summer to accommodate changing daylight hours. Vehicular access will not be allowed if children and multiple people are in the market footprint. If vehicular access is needed during market setup, vendors must unload in the graveled area 6 feet from the market promenade to allow other vehicular traffic and emergency vehicles if needed. Vehicles should turn around at the paved/graveled area in front of the gazebo to enhance traffic flow. Booths are on a first come first serve basis unless prior notification is given. Booths in the graveled area east of the paved walkway must be 6’ away from the paved walkway, known as the Market Promenade. Canopies, signs, and products may not be placed within the 6’ buffer to allow essential emergency services if needed. Vendors may not drive anywhere that is not graveled or paved. Each booth is 15’ wide. You may have two booths if needed. An additional booth may be granted with permission of the market manager, but the manager can give part or all of one of your booths to someone else if you are a booth hog. The booth depth extends approximately 15 feet or to the edge of the hill, whichever is first. Each booth is marked with spray paint at the front of the booth facing the trail.
Parking:
Vendors must park in the overflow parking area along the northeast side of the park, off Randall Flats Road. Parking in the main City Park parking lot along Highway 8 is restricted to Park visitors and Farmers Market customers only, with the only exception being vendors with valid Idaho disabled plates or placards and pre-approved food trucks. A map with designated parking and loading areas can be found at the end of this document.
Clean Up:
After the Farmers Market is over, vendors will take down their booth and make it ready for pick up before picking up their vehicles and driving them to the front parking lot to load. If you need vehicular access to load your vehicle, vendors must park in the graveled area approximately 6 feet from the market promenade Tear down and clean-up can begin at 7:30 PM, and should be completed by dark. Vendors are responsible for removing any trash from their booth area, and for leaving the park in good condition before departing. Loading out will begin upon close of market at 7:30 PM or at dark, whichever comes first. The market manager will specify changes to loading times in the weekly email. The market closes earlier at the end of the season.
Booth supplies:
Vendors are responsible for providing their own booth supplies, including an optional canopy, no larger than what will fit in their booth, as well as any tables, chairs and displays required for their booth. The market does have extra tables and chairs in the market shed, which are available on a first-come first-serve basis by notifying the market manager beforehand. Canopies must be properly weighted down with a minimum of 15 pounds per leg. The City of Troy, the Latah Farmers Market, its sponsors and/or managers will not be held responsible for damages or injuries caused by unsecured or incorrectly secured canopies.
Power at booth:
Electrical outlets are available for a very limited number of vendors each week, and must be reserved in advance and confirmed each time the vendor attends. Only U/L approved extension cords with GFCI power strips may be used. Cords must be placed to minimize hazards to the public. Preference for electrical outlet use will be given to food trucks and hot food vendors.
Vendors and Products:
Farmers, Artisans, Food Vendors, and Agricultural Products
Preferred products and services sold at the Latah Farmers Market and Community Market should be grown, sourced, produced, crafted, foraged, made, or raised by the producer of the product. The Latah Farmers Market is ultimately a free market where products succeed and fail by their merits alone. However, vendors in the farmer and artisan category may not resell items that they purchased from someone else. If reselling is suspected, the market manager may need to see where you are producing the product. A vendor may sell another producer’s seasonal or consumable products at their booth under the following conditions:
• The vendor is a friend, neighbor, or family member of the person selling the product at the market.
• The person who produced the product lives in Latah County or in the surrounding counties and does not have the time and resources to sell the product at the market.
• The Vendor places a clearly legible sign saying “This product was produced by (insert name) of (insert city and state)”. For example, “These lentils were produced by John Doe of Genesee Idaho.”
Under no circumstances may a vendor purchase craft or agricultural products from retailers including but not limited to amazon.com, Target, Walmart, Charlie’s Produce, Winco Foods, or Etsy.com for resale at the market.
Business Vendors
Local businesses are welcome to advertise their services and hand out samples at the market. Businesses selling physical products that are not created by the business itself are miscellaneous vendors (see below).
Miscellaneous Vendors and Flea Market Items
Anyone who is not growing or producing their own products is a miscellaneous vendor. Vendors whose goal is to promote divisive political or personal agendas are not allowed. Secondhand and used products (e.g. flea market items) and other items may be sold at the market. However, these items must be truly secondhand, which is defined here as any item that has been in your possession for a year or more, which was not originally purchased for resale (e.g. Garage sale or estate sale items), and it must be clear that you did not produce the item. If you purchased items with an intention of resale, you must contact Jamin via e-mail at [email protected] or 509-979-2336 to get permission. Permission is usually granted, and no permission is needed if greater than 75% of your sales are agricultural or crafted products that you produced. The management reserves the right to ban any vendor from the market for any reason allowed by law, especially if the vendor’s products are deemed by the market management as being potentially unlawful (e.g. stolen copper wire), the vendor does not provide value to customers, or the vendor does not follow market rules. No vendor may use dishonest, misleading, or aggressive selling strategies, including but not limited to unsubstantiated health claims (e.g. this product cures cancer), lying about the product, selling low quality or defective products, or etc. All vendors must do business with honesty and integrity. Hawking (calling aloud to customers) is not allowed. Anyone reselling items for a profit that were purchased at major retailers including but not limited to Amazon, Target, Etsy, Winco Foods, or Walmart will be banned from the market. No ticket scalping or scalping of other items is allowed. Exceptions to this rule (e.g. girl scout cookies) may occur, but you must call the market manager at 509-979-2336 to receive permission prior to purchase of these items. All items sold at the market should provide inherent value to the consumer rather than a quick buck for the vendor. Multi-level marketing companies are allowed under the following conditions. 1. The marketer belongs to a company that is better business bureau approved, or at least has not been involved in documented investigations by regulators, consumer advocates, or the FTC. 2. The marketer’s products are made in the United States. 3. The marketer calls the market manager at 509-979-2336 and receives approval. The market manager reserves the right not to allow the marketer to attend the market for any reason allowed by law.
Examples of permitted and not permitted activities are below.
• John Doe is a distributor of hunting knives produced by a company in Michigan. The company producing the knives relies on distributors like John to market and sell all of their products. He wants to sell these knives at the market. John would likely be approved to sell at the market as a miscellaneous vendor since the knives must be purchased through a distributor and are not merely resold from a major retailer.
• Jane Doe wants to sell produce purchased at Winco foods and cute Hello Kitty items purchased at Target at a higher price at the market. Jane Doe would not be allowed to participate in the market. No items purchased from major retailers may be resold for profit at the market. You cannot purchase produce from retailers or wholesalers and resell it at the market as if you produced it.
Entertainers and Musicians
Music may be played in the market space, preferably at either end of the market. Generally, most patrons of the market do not prefer exceptionally loud music (e.g. death metal). Any loud music over 85 decibels must be performed in the park Gazebo with prior reservation made at the city. Contact the market manager at 509-979-2336 so that we can make your gig a great success.
Food Trucks:
Contact the market manager beforehand and detail what resources are required at the parking site, (i.e. power, water, etc.) so that we can better serve you. Food trucks typically will park in the main parking lot or north of the main market footprint. Parking north of the market footprint may not be allowed if the market has children and other vendors in the way. Parking in the main parking lot is also acceptable and is the most common practice.
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol sales are permitted at the market in small amounts with prior notice to the market manager. In general, no more than 10 oz of wine (12% alcohol) or 24 oz of beer (5% alcohol) may be served to any adult person during the market. This is approximately half of the amount of alcohol required to reach a Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) of .08. The vendor must use a hand stamp to make sure that customers do not come back for an excess of drinks. This is mainly to ensure that everyone can legally drive home and that the market stays family friendly. No distilled spirits are allowed. Due to liability concerns, it is easy for vendors selling alcohol to get kicked out of the market if they are not 100% compliant.
Youth Vendors
Minors are encouraged to sell products at the market, but they must be under adult supervision. It is expected that the youth perform the majority of the business activities with the support and supervision of a parent or guardian. Products made or produced by adult family members should not be merely resold by youth vendors as if the youth vendor produced the item. Parent/Guardians are required to supply their contact information for sellers permits and the hold harmless release of liability.
Volunteers:
To volunteer at the market, give the market manager a call at 509-979-2336 or just show up to the market at approximately 3 pm and help vendors set up.
Basic rules:
Be Kind:
There is no tolerance for bad behavior such as being rude, yelling, or verbal or physical assault. Be courteous and respectful to customers and other vendors at all times. Foul and inappropriate language or directing anger at Market staff, volunteers, vendors, or customers will not be tolerated. It is mandatory that you report any altercation to the market manager or the police rather than handling it yourself. Failure to comply with this rule or other rules will likely result in you being asked to leave by the market manager. The Market is a community centered, family-friendly event and everyone is responsible for their behavior. Please respect the facilities and other park patrons and leave the Park in a clean, usable condition to ensure we can all continue to benefit from this public resource. Littering is illegal. Hawking and high pressure sales tactics are not allowed.
Regulations:
Each vendor is required to know and adhere to all State, Local, and Federal laws concerning sales tax, licensing, health, safety, food sales, and product handling. The farmers market manager does not have the training and expertise required to enforce compliance of these laws or to advise you on what you need to do to comply. Each vendor is required to keep at their booth copies of any applicable licensing or certification necessary by law to offer their specific goods or services for sale as proof of their compliance. Any authorized governing body or regulatory agency has the right to inspect any vendor for compliance. Some vendors may need additional permits from the health department (https://idahopublichealth.com/) if they are processing food. See https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/health-wellness/community-health/food-safety. State Code requires the use of commercial kitchens to prepare certain foods. Hot food vendors selling food intended to be consumed immediately are subject to Idaho Department of Health temporary food establishment regulations as well as fire code. If using open flame cooking appliances, vendors must have a working fire extinguisher on site and a flame retardant booth canopy. The Latah Farmers Market offers a list of resources for information on its website as a courtesy to Vendors. Please take responsibility for ensuring your products are compliant and that all certifications have been obtained prior to attending Market. If the Farmers Market management is notified that a vendor is non-compliant, the vendor will lose his/her ability to sell goods at the Latah Farmers Market until they become compliant.
Organic or special labels:
Vendor must provide proof of certification in order to advertise a product as certified by any third party, i.e. “Organic”, “Certified Humanely Raised”, “Certified Grass Fed”. No products may be labeled “ORGANIC” unless Vendor has an Idaho Health Department Organic Certificate.
Insurance and liability:
The City of Troy, the Latah Farmers Market, its sponsors, organizers, or managers assume NO responsibility or liability for the products and services offered for sale by independent vendors at the Farmers Market. Vendors assume responsibility for any damages directly resulting from their use of the Park. See the hold harmless agreement for more information. Vendors must sign the hold harmless agreement before selling anything.
Health and Safety:
DO NOT attend the Farmers Market if you are sick or are experiencing any potentially contagious symptoms. I will ask you to go home.
Waste:
Vendors are responsible for their own set-up, clean-up, and safe operation of their space. Vendors will provide their own trash receptacles/bags to manage waste, and you must take the waste generated at their booth with you at the end of the day.
Samples:
Produce samples must be cut at Market and individually packaged in a manner to prevent contact by anyone other than the intended consumer. Please provide a trash receptacle for sample rubbish. No samples may be offered of high-risk foods without appropriate certifications. See Department of Health and Welfare for a list of high-risk food.
Low-Risk Cottage Foods:
The Idaho Department of Health keeps a list of low-risk “Cottage Foods” which can be viewed at www.foodsafety.idaho.gov. These foods may be produced in a home kitchen and sold at the Market. To determine if your product qualifies, contact the local Health and Welfare office or complete the Cottage Food Risk Assessment Form on the Idaho Health and Welfare website. Foods that do not qualify as Cottage Foods may only be sold when they have been produced in an approved commercial kitchen.
Eggs:
Eggs must be cleaned and kept in a cooler with a temperature no higher than 45°, and cartons should be dated and labeled with producer's name, phone number and address, and the words “UNGRADED EGGS”.
Nursery Plants:
Plants and starts may be sold without a license as long as the annual sales are under $500.00.
Selling by weight:
Products sold by weight must be weighed on a scale certified by the Idaho Department of Weights and Measures (208) 332-8690. Vendors must display the Certification from the Idaho Department of Weights and Measures in a clearly visible space within the booth. Alternatively, items may be sold individually, by the bunch, or by the bag if a scale is not available.
Smoking/Vaping/Drugs:
Smoking, drugs,and/or vaping is not permitted in the Vendor or food areas. Please be respectful to the non-smokers around you and use another area of the park or sidewalk for smoking.
Animals:
The health department does not allow animals at booths preparing food. Due to food safety concerns, all pet feces must be collected and disposed of in a sanitary manner. Farm animals being offered for sale and/or rehoming as part of the vendor’s booth sales are permitted. All animals must be contained, and under direct control of their owner/handler at all times, and the vendor is responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Due to food safety concerns, food products may not be sold at the same booth as live animals. ADA Service Dogs may or may not be exceptions to this rule. Contact the health department for more information.
Promenade Safety:
Please respect the safety of pedestrians and market patrons by riding bikes in a safe manner and not using motorized or electric vehicles in the market area.
Consent with Rules:
Participation in the 2026 Latah Farmers Market and Community Market is voluntary and as such, any Vendor's participation will be construed as his/her consent to abide by and uphold the 2026 Latah Farmers Market and Community Market Rules. Rules are subject to change with or without notice. The most current copy of the Rules will be posted on the Farmers Market website at www.latahfarmersmarket.com once the season starts.
Consequences:
Vendors failing to follow the 2026 Latah Farmers Market and Community Market Rules will be given a warning on their first offense or be asked to leave. The Market Manager and market officers are the final authorities at the Market.