The mission of the Brownsville Farmers’ Market is “create an event where nutritional education and fresh, affordable and locally grown produce is made available by local growers to local families, which will improve the families’ health and well-being and strengthen community ties”. Preference will be given to those vendors who fit the Market’s mission. Approval is also based on the Market’s needs in terms of space available to keep the correct balance between Fresh Produce Vendors (vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables that they have grown themselves) and other products. “Other Products” must be made by the vendor, consist of a majority of locally-grown items, and meet the guidelines for a low-fat, low-sugar diet.

Eligible Market Products

• Vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts in their shell, berries.
• Plants grown by the vendor from seeds, bulbs, transplants or cuttings.
• Honey/ bee products.
• Farm-fresh eggs from vendor-raised poultry.
• Gulf shrimp from vendor-owned boats.
• Cut or dried flowers or seeds raised by the vendor. (TDA permits required)
• Preserves, jams, vinegars, etc., made by vendor. (Manufacturer’s License must be on file.)
• Other items that are homemade can be brought to the attention of the Market Manager who will present it to the Board of Directors for market approval prior to market day. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any product for sale at the market.

Vendor Qualifications

• All vendors’ farms or production areas must be located within the state of Texas. The Market Manager or Board of Directors may conduct an inspection of any vendor to verify product origin.
• Vendors shall have a Texas Sales and Use Tax permit and other permits as required by City and state law. Vendors must comply with all relevant city, state and federal tax laws.
• Prospective vendors must complete a vendor application. The Vendor Application must be received at least 1 week prior to the first market day that the vendor is interested in participating in.
• Vendors must complete and sign the vendor contract prior to selling.
• All appropriate documentation (including copies of permits and vendor contract) must be on file with the Market Manager before the vendor will be allowed to sell at the Market.

Produce Vendor Application Form (Download PDF)

Value Added Products Vendor Application Form (Download PDF)

Vendor Contract (Download PDF)

You may forward the completed Application by email to TheBrownsvilleFarmersMarket@gmail.com, by fax to (956)-882-5152 ATTN: Brownsville Farmers’ Market or by mail to Brownsville Farmers’ Market, 80 Fort Brown, SPH Building, Brownsville, TX 78520.

All applications will be reviewed by the Application Committee and require a majority vote for acceptance. Applicant will be notified of acceptance or non acceptance.
The Board of Directors of The Brownsville Farmers’ Market reserves the right to refuse any application.