Local farmers’ markets provide another option for farmers to provide fresh products to the public.
A farmers market allows farmers or their representatives to sell the food they produce directly to consumers. Permits are required for temporary food businesses that sell food at farmers markets.
At least one person with a valid food worker card must be at the event at all times to oversee other workers.
Farmers Market Rules
You can pick up a paper copy of the coordinator application at 815 N. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75702
You can pick up a paper copy of the Vendor Application at 815 N. Broadway Ave. Tyler, TX 75702
Yes. If you sell food at a farmers’ market. (Examples: Raw shell eggs, meats (not all-inclusive list)) then you are required to obtain a NET Health Farmers Market permit.
The farmer market vendor Permit is good for 1 year.
Yes. The Local Health Department can and will conduct inspections at the farmer’s market.
Yes. But to sell farm fresh eggs you must get a Temporary food establishment permit from NET Health, eggs will need to be refrigerated at 45°F or colder, must be labeled “ungraded” eggs, and have safe handling instructions.
Yes. A NET Health Temporary Food Establishment permit is needed, and the animal must be slaughtered at a licensed and inspected facility.
Foods require specific time and temperature controls during handling, cooking, and storage to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. TCS foods can rapidly support microbial growth if not kept at proper temperatures.
Yes. Samples must be distributed in a sanitary manner. The person preparing produce samples on-site must have potable water, to wash hands, equipment, produce, and maintain at proper temperatures. For more details - TX Health and Safety Code, Chapter 437.020.
No. Per HSC 437.020(e), raw milk cannot be sold nor samples of raw milk be provided at a farmers’ market. However, per 25 TAC 217.31(b), Grade A raw milk and Grade A raw milk products may be delivered to a location determined by the processor and customer, including at a farmers’ market, as long as the delivery does not violate local ordinance.
Yes. Cottage food operators may sold at farmers markets. The Cottage Food operator must follow the law concerning cottage food production operations.
