Getting Started
Becoming a Member
The Wytheville Farmers Market strives to be a producer-only market, this means we give priority to vendors selling products that they grow, raise, cook, or craft themselves. Additionally, the Wytheville Farmers Market is a market primarily focused on agricultural products, goods, and services. These priorities ensure that our customers can trust that products found at market are of a high quality and produced by the person they are buying from, a quality that sets us apart.
Non-agricultural, retail businesses and resellers are not eligible for market membership. Only vendors in the following categories are permitted to join the Wytheville Farmers Market: Producers, Processors, Value-Added Crafters, and Prepared-Food Vendors. Note: To qualify as a Value-Added Crafter, a majority (75%) of the craft components must be raised or collected and processed by the crafter and their products must be approved by Market Management and/or the WFM Board of Directors.
A vendor may sell items produced by family or neighbors in addition to their own if these producers and products are listed on the application form, adhere to our guidelines, and are approved in advance by the Market Manager, in consultation with the WFM Board. Non-booth holding members or neighbors, are allowed to sell their products at one vendor booth per Market Day.
So you’ve decided you want to join the Wytheville Farmers Market community; now how do you go about signing up? The process of submitting your application itself is pretty easy! Follow the steps listed below to get started. Determine your eligibility, apply, await Market Manager review, and if accepted, prepare for the Market Membership Meeting & Market Team Visit!
Step One: Are you eligible?
In order to qualify to sell at the Wytheville Farmers Market, your business must be able to confirm all of the following statements.
My farm/producer business location is within 75 miles of Wytheville, VA.
I grow, raise, or make the products that I sell.
I agree for the Wytheville Farmers Market team to visit my farm (if applicable).
I agree to abide by Wytheville Farmers Market, Local and State Guidelines, Rules, and Regulations
If your business is in accordance with all statements please move on to step 2.
Applicant Eligibility
Producer-Only Requirement
All businesses selling at the Wytheville Farmers Market must exclusively sell products that they have grown or produced. Absolutely NO resales or third-party sales are allowed.
Local Requirement
Wytheville Farmers Market, Inc. works to support local agriculture and improve the quality of life in Wythe County, SWVA, and Virginia. Participation in the farmers markets is only for regional farmers and artisans who sell what they grow, raise or produce on their farm, and for local producers who make products featuring agricultural ingredients sourced from SWVA farms, preferably within a 75-mile radius of Downtown Wytheville.
Wytheville Farmers Market, Inc. gives strong preference to producers and concessionaires who maximize the use of local ingredients (produce, meat, dairy, eggs, grains, etc.) in the value-added foods sold at market.
For more information about our market operations please read our Rules and Regulations & Product Guidelines.
Produce & Plants
Do you grow the produce you will be selling?
Is your farm, garden, or greenhouse within 75 miles of the Wytheville Farmers Market?
If the answers to these questions are “Yes” then congratulations you are one step closer to becoming a vendor!
Jams, Jellies
Salsa & Sauces
Salsa & Sauces
Do you create the product yourself?
Are you located within 75 miles of the Wytheville Farmers Market?
Do you locally source most, if not all of your ingredients from local farmers?
If the answers to these questions are “Yes” then congratulations you are one step closer to becoming a vendor!
Meat & Eggs
Do you raise the animals or animal products you will be selling?
Is your farm within 75 miles of the Wytheville Farmers Market?
Are you USDA inspected? (if required)
If the answers to these questions are “Yes” then congratulations you are one step closer to becoming a vendor!
Baked Goods
Do you create the product yourself?
Are you located within 75 miles of the Wytheville Farmers Market?
Do you locally source most, if not all of your ingredients from local farmers?
If the answers to these questions are “Yes” then congratulations you are one step closer to becoming a vendor!
Arts & Crafts
Do you create the product yourself?
Are you located within 75 miles of the Wytheville Farmers Market?
Do you locally source most, if not all of your ingredients from local farmers?
If the answers to these questions are “Yes” then congratulations you are one step closer to becoming a vendor!
Approved Items
Organic and Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) produce vendors
Mushrooms
Value added vendors that feature local ingredients
Produce – Vegetables, fruits, microgreens
Meats – Chicken, turkey, pork, beef, bison, rabbit, lamb, eggs etc.
Seafood – finfish, shellfish, & crustaceans harvested from local & Chesapeake Bay tributaries
Dairy – Milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, etc.
Honey – Bee pollen, beeswax bi-products (candles, body products)
Baked Goods – Loaves of bread, cookies, cupcakes etc.
Herbs – Fresh herbs, dried herbs, spices, & teas
Plants – Vegetable starters, potted/cut plants (native preferred), potted/cut flowers.
Value Added Products – Any product which is processed from its original form. Ex: soups, fermented products, jams, arts & crafts, etc.
Unapproved Items
Body products – except those that are a direct byproduct of a farming operation or market management approved. Ex: honey vendor makes beeswax chap stick with leftover wax.
Crafts – except those that are a direct byproduct of a farming operation or market management approved. Ex: Cattle vendor sells hide bracelets & wallets.
Any and all fiber pool products
Step Two: Apply!
We offer two ways for you to submit your Wytheville Farmers Market application. You can fill it out using the online form, or you can download, print, and mail your application using the links below. We ask that you do not send payment until you have been notified that your application has been approved.
If you are looking to attend the rest of our winter season, please contact the Market Manager via email, info@wythefarmers.org.
This form will be filled out with the Wytheville Farmers Market Management Team at your scheduled farm visit.
Forward completed application to the Market Manager via email, info@wythefarmers.org. or mail to Wytheville Farmers Market, Attn: Market Manager, P. O. Box 1618, Wytheville, VA 24382. Upon application approval, Vendor Fee is due prior to selling at the market.
Vendor Applications are accepted year-round!
Although the Wytheville Farmers Market accepts applications for new members year-round, priority is given to members who sign up by the main season priority deadline. Late applications are not pro-rated. Please see deadlines and dates below.
Here is what you can expect in terms of application dates and deadlines:
March 18th, 2024: Main season market applications open.
Rolling Basis: Wytheville Farmers Market will review applications.
Rolling Basis: Wytheville Farmers Market will communicate the status of priority applications to all members who have applied.
March 18th, 2024: Main season market applications open.
Rolling Basis: Wytheville Farmers Market will review applications.
Rolling Basis: Wytheville Farmers Market will communicate the status of priority applications to all members who have applied.
April 13th, 1:30pm: 2024 Season members meeting will be held at the Wytheville Farmers Market building.
Wytheville Farmers Market, Inc. considers the “main” season to start the first weekend in May and runs through the last weekend of October. Please pay attention to market dates as you are applying.
Wytheville Farmers Market, Inc. considers the “main” season to start the first weekend in May and runs through the last weekend of October. Please pay attention to market dates as you are applying.
Step Three: Board Review
The Wytheville Farmers Market Board of Directors and Staff meet the second Thursday of every month and review applications at this time. Applicants will be contacted by email with the WFM Team's decision within 2 business days of the meeting. If you have any questions or concerns about your application or the review process, contact the Market Manager: info@wythefarmers.org or 276.620.4095.
Step Four: Market Management Certification
As a new member of the Wytheville Farmers Market, the Market Team visits your operation. We will get to know your farm and products, familiarize you with market day procedures, programs, and policies.
Step Five: Welcome
Welcome to the Wytheville Farmers Market Community! Make sure you connect with us on our social channels, sign up for the exclusive WFM Member Group on Facebook, and prepare for your first market day!
Wytheville Farmers Market, Inc. is committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive marketplace for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply to sell at market. We do not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to prevent discrimination against any vendor or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status.