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(Vendors are required to re-apply each year)

Contact Name:

Company Name:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

Mailing Address: City:

Province: Postal Code:

Email:

Please sign and date this section for your consent to receive emails from the Seba Beach Farmers' Market.

Signature: Date:

( New or ( Returning vendor? Web Site Name:

Market Specifics

A notification will be sent of the approved Market dates as NOT all requested dates can be approved due to limited space. It is up to you to keep track of your dates and ensure you attend the approved markets.

( Full Time Vendor = 19 Markets (all markets)

( Group One Vender - May 8, 22; June 5, 19; July 3, 17, 31; Aug 14, 28; Sept 11 = 10 markets

( Group Two Vender – May 15, 29; June 12, 26; July 9, 24; Aug 7, 21; Sept 4 = 9 markets

( Causal Vendor

Market Dates Desired: Note: Long weekends are Bold and The Regatta is August 1st Long Weekend.

|______ May 8th |______June 5st |______July 3rd |______Aug 7th | ______Sept 4th |

|______May 15th |______June 12th |______July 9th Evening |______Aug 14th |______Sept 11th |

|______May 22rd |______June 19th |______July 17th |______Aug 21st | |

|______ May 29th |______June 262h |______July 24th |______Aug 28th | |

| | |______July 31st Regatta | | |

| |8’ Table/ |6’ Table/ |Outside Table/Stall/Tent |Outside Tent |

|Category |Stall/Rack |Stall/Rack |(10 x 10) |(10 x 15) |

|Farmers Market Vendors |$15 |$12 |$20 |$30 |

|Commercial Vendors |$25 |$22 |$30 |$45 |

( I would like to be on a cancellation waiting list? (meaning we will contact you if a spot opens up)

Number of stall(s)/table(s)/rack(s): _____x 8’, 6’, or Tent $______x 10x10, 10x15= $_____ x ____ Markets $_________

( Inside Stall ( Outside Stall ( Power Outlet Required Other special requirements:

Racks/Shelves for your setup inside the Pavilion (special consideration must be given) H ______,L______& W________

I certify that I personally make, bake or grow in Alberta all products offered: Yes ____ No_____

Meat Vendors are the primary producer of the meat for sale, raised in Alberta on your land: Yes ____ No _____

Vegetable Growers are the primary producer of the produce for sale on your land in Alberta: Yes ____ No _____

( Commercial products (please explain) :

Provide a detailed description of all the items you intend to sell at the market. Products not listed on this form will not be allowed at the market. (Use a separate sheet if needed)

Vendor Requirements

The Alberta Farmers Market Regulations state that preference must be granted to Alberta producers who make, bake, or grow their products. Seba Beach Farmers' Market will have limited space available for commercial products as they are not a priority of this market.

Non-Alberta producers who make, bake or grow their products as well as those who offer resale items may supplement the market mix with those products not available in Alberta. These vendors fall into the 20% category. Markets may choose to limit or prohibit out-of-province products.

➢ Vendors reselling products that directly compete with products sold by Alberta producers are only allowed if the Alberta producers cannot meet customer demand.

Out-of-province products must be clearly labelled as to the province and country of their origin.

Vendor Selection decisions are made by a committee made up of Board Members and the Market Manager.

Vendors attending more than 5 markets per season are given priority for long weekends and The Regatta weekend bookings. If there are extra spaces available then they can be offered to any vendors.

Table assignment is at the sole discretion of the Market Manager. Every attempt will be made to assign returning vendors to an area as close as possible to their table location in previous years. However table assignment will be decided based on market mix and space available on a per market basis.

1. Food Vendors must attach a copy of the following Alberta Food Safety and Handling Certification or Alberta Farmers’ Market Home Study Course on food safety available through AHS. Proof of course completion must be displayed at the market and a copy of the certificate must be kept by the manager and accessible to Alberta Health.

2. Food Producer Vendors must provide a copy of Certificate Liability Insurance which must be available by the vendor at each market and a copy kept by the market manager.

3. Vendors using tents and or canopies must carry liability insurance in the event there is an incident where damages are caused to another vendor(s). A Certificate of Insurance must be available by the vendor at each market and a copy kept by the market manager.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By my signature, I declare the information on this form to be complete and accurate and I agree to pay the rates as set out in this document. I have read the market rules provided to me with this application form and agree to follow all rules described therein as well as to make every effort to be in full compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation. I understand that not all applicants are granted space at the Seba Beach Farmers’ Market and that it is the right and responsibility of the Market Manager to decide allocation of stalls/tables.

If you have any questions about the collection and use of your information, please contact the Market Manager (Shauna) at 780-231-9215.

Signature of Applicant:____________________________________________________Date:_______________________

Vendor Applications are accepted the first week in March and not later than March 31th 2021. Note: we do accept new and seasonal vendor applications through-out the market season. For inquiries please call the Market Manager (Shauna) at 780-231-9215 or email sebabeachfm@.

Applications may be emailed to sebabeachfm@, submitted at the general meeting on March 31th or sent to

Seba Beach Farmers' Market , Box 298, Seba Beach, AB T0E 2B0

Full-time and Group 1 and 2 vendors may pay the full amount of fees upon being approved.

New, Part-time and Casual vendors may pay the full amount of fees upon being approved and prior to the start of the market.

Payments: we recommend etransfer to rdchar@, Debbie Charest, Treasurer, at if at all possible or by check made payable to Seba Beach Farmers’ Market or cash.

Payment must be made prior to the start of the market or market season.

Seba Beach Farmers’ Market Rules

The Seba Beach Farmers’ Market rules are concrete and enforceable. The rules address common issues and controversies that may arise in the day-to-day activities of the Seba Beach Farmers’ Market. The rules must be followed by all vendors and will be enforced by the Seba Beach Market Manager and Board of Directors.

The Seba Beach Farmers' Market runs under the guidelines established by the Alberta Agriculture and Food Regulations of the Public Health Act, and the Alberta Health Regulations and Standards of Cleanliness.

COVID -19 restrictions will be in place through-out this market season and updates of changing regulations will be provided as required by AHS. (See attached Mask Requirements).

Do not attend the market and avoid spreading illness, if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or if you are sick with fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat or runny nose and have not been tested.

The Seba Beach Farmers' Market supports the growing demand for environmentally sustainable practices by encouraging customers to bring their own reusable shopping bags.

Vendors are asked to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to take responsibility for the stall you rent and area around it, to keep it clean and orderly, and to ensure that your area is cleaned and free of garbage at the end of each market.

Failure to maintain your responsibilities or abide by the rules may result in, a Verbal Warning, a Written Warning or Seasonal Suspension.

Vendors who have complaints concerning the market, its operation or rules shall put a complaint in writing and submit it by email or give it to the Market Manager or a Member of the Board of Directors. If it needs to be dealt with immediately then talk to the Market Manager or a Member of the Board of Directors, but remember this is a very busy market and we only have two hours in which to sell our goods.

Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market Program Guidelines state that the Farmers’ Market rules must be reviewed and acknowledged by all vendors annually. Please read all rules and provided information prior to signing the application.

SEBA BEACH FARMERS' MARKET RULES

1. Seba Beach Farmers’ Market is held each Saturday starting the 2nd Saturday in May (Mother’s Day) and ending the Saturday after the September long weekend, at the Seba Beach Pavilion running from 10:30 to 12:30 rain or shine.

Rental fees are as follows:

|Category |8 Foot Table/Stall |6 Foot Table/Stall /Rack |Outside Table/Stall/Tent |Outside Table/Stall/Tent |

| |/Rack | |(10 x 10) |(10 x 15) |

|Farmers Market Vendors |$15 |$12 |$20 |$30 |

|Commercial Vendors |$25 |$22 |$30 |$45 |

Farmer Market Vendors: All products sold must meet or exceed the Alberta Agriculture guidelines where 80% of the vendors are Albertans selling Alberta products which they, an immediate family member, a staff member of a producer owned cooperative or their staff have made, baked, grown or raised.

Commercial Venders: out-of-province vendors, resellers or vendors selling commercially available products which fall into the 20% category. Markets may choose to limit or prohibit out-of-province and out of country products. Vendors reselling products that directly compete with products sold by Alberta producers are only allowed if the Alberta producers cannot meet customer demand. Out-of-province/Country products must be clearly labelled as to their province/country of origin.

2. What may and may not be sold: (Alberta Approved Farmers Market Program Guidelines)

Markets must maintain an annual average vendor split of 80/20 where 80% of the vendors are Albertans selling Alberta products which they, an immediate family member, a staff member or a member of a producer-owned cooperative or their staff have made, baked or grown. The remaining 20% of the vendors can be made up of out-of-province vendors, resellers or vendors selling commercially available products.

▪ Vendors selling Homemade Soaps and Cosmetics products must notify Health Canada about the homemade soaps and cosmetic by filling out the Cosmetic Notification Form prior to selling at the Seba Beach Farmers’ Market.

▪ Prohibited vendor products (products not allowed at ANY time): Used, antique or flea market items, live animals, whether for sale or customer interaction, Uninspected meat or meat products for human AND/OR animal consumption, Raw milk or raw milk products for human AND/OR animal consumption with the exception of cheese made from unpasteurized milk that meets federal standards, Hatching eggs, E-cigarettes or Vapor Cigarettes.

▪ Discouraged products: Out of country products, franchises, distributorships and home-based businesses which vend products not made, baked or grown in Alberta.

3. Table selection and assignment is at the sole discretion of the Market Manager. Every attempt will be made to create continuity and place vendors in the same space they had in the previous year and from week to week. However, assignments will be decided based on the market mix as well as other factors such as vendor attendance, customer traffic, special events etc.

4. All vendors are required to provide their own setups and table covers. Table covers must not drag on the floor and cause tripping hazards.

5. Vendors must specify the height of racks/shelves intended for use and racks/shelves that exceed 30 inches in height are restricted to wall spaces.

6. Outside vendors using tents must have side walls between each neighboring vendor, while Covid restrictions are in place. Outside vendors are required to supply their own tables, as the market tables are not available for outside use.

7. Outside vendors must ensure that all 4 corners are staked and sufficient weights are used to secure the structure. You are responsible for any damage done to those around you if your tent blows and/or canopy blows over.

8. All food vendors must complete the Alberta Food Safety Coarse or the Alberta Farmers Market Home Study Course and have a copy of the Certificate available at all times. A copy of the certificate must also be provided along with the Seba Beach Farmers' Market Application Form. Vendors must adhere to the Food and Drug Act, the Alberta Public Health Act and the labelling regulations as per the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Guideline and information can be obtained by contacting the Alberta Health Services Public Health Authority at 403-341-2100.

9. All prepared foods sold at the market must be packaged at home and sold in that same packaging at the market.

10. Dairy Products such as whipping cream, cream or custard pies are not allowed unless accompanied by appropriate documentation from Alberta Health, which must be displayed each week.

11. All eggs must be refrigerated as per Alberta Health regulations and labelled uninspected if applicable.

12. New this season: Food products sold at the farmers’ market must be packaged at home and sold in that same packaging.

13. The food product must be labelled with:

1. a statement similar to ‘prepared in a home kitchen that is not subject to inspection’

2. a statement similar to ‘not for resale’

3. your name, your business name, your email and/or phone number, and

4. the name of the food and the date it was made or prepared.

Note: Labels must be legible and can be a tag, sticker or card provided with the product. Whole fresh fruits and vegetables do not need to be labelled. (See attached Fact Sheet).

14. Seba Beach Village council has asked that we do not allow hot food vendors (hot dogs, hamburger, taco in a bag etc.) at the Farmers Market. If you wish to sell hot food in Seba Beach please contact the Seba Beach Village office to find out what is required.

15. Food sampling during Covid-19 restrictions is permitted with the following conditions: - pre-packaged/pre-wrapped at the location/facility where the product is produced - samples must be in a closed, single serve container and/or individually wrapped (NO open containers - MUST have lids) - NO dispensing or wrapping of product at the market - NO cutting or re-reheating of sample on site. - NO dispensing of drinks at this time. With all sampling, please ensure that you are following the Safe Food Handling guidelines.

16. All products and vendors must comply with all regulations of the Alberta Agriculture, Alberta Health, and the Seba Beach Farmers' Market Rules.

17. Market fee payments for full time and half time table/stall rentals are due upon application approval and can pay by etransfer, check or cash. A vendor cannot setup at the market until the market fees are paid.

18. All NFS checks are subject to a fee of $40 and no future checks will be accepted and the vendor will not be allowed to attend the market until the NFS check and charges are paid.

19. If you are unable to attend a market (even if you have paid for the season) you must contact Market Manager (Shauna) 780-231-9215 by Wednesday prior to market giving the Market Manager a chance to re-assign the space. If proper cancellation notice is not provided it will be taken into consideration for future bookings. There are no refunds offered for cancellations. No future market booking are permitted to vendors who don’t show and have not given notice of cancellation or if a vendor is in violation and is asked to leave the market.

20. Vendors may not loan or give or sublease the table(s) or spot(s) assigned to them.

21. All products sold at the market must be listed on the application form and approved by the market manager. If you attempt to sell an item not preapproved you will be asked to remove the item from your table (space).

22. Under-pricing is discouraged and if a complaint is brought forth the issue will be addressed by the Market Manager and the Board of Directors.

23. If a vendor causes damages to another vendor’s property or products, the Seba Beach Pavilion or part of the grounds it must be reported to the Market Manager or a board member and the person causing the damages are responsible for the all costs and repairs.

24. Seba Beach Farmers’ Market reserves the right to inspect the premises of the vendors operation to verify compliance with the market rules.

25. Vendors should be neat and clean in appearance, and must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Any complaints received concerning unprofessional conduct, including the use of profane language, smoking, cleanliness of the vendor or vendors’ product, etc., may be considered grounds for dismissal from the market. Insubordination, the consumption of alcohol or drugs, and fighting during the market will be cause for immediate dismissal. No warnings are required nor are refunds given.”

26. No Smoking Rule – According to the Province of Alberta -Subject to section 5, no person shall smoke (a) in a public place, (b) in a workplace, (b.1) in a vehicle in which a minor is present, (c) in a public vehicle, or (d) within a prescribed distance from a doorway, window or air intake of a public place or workplace. A smoking area will be assigned for vendors and customers and we ask that you restrict smoking to the allotted area.

27. Dogs and other animals are restricted from being in the market area during the hours of the market. [pic]

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