BRATTLEBORO — Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 17th season of the Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market, whose mission is “to support sustainable agriculture by providing a viable winter-season direct market outlet for local community-based farms while building community and promoting regional sustainability.”
The market will open for the 2022–23 season on Saturday, Nov. 5 and will operate through March 25, 2023.
Weekly market hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New or returning vendors with new craft, prepared-food, or value-added products will need to complete a jury process.
A wide array of products are typically offered, including locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and baked goods; handcrafted items such as clothing, jewelry, pottery, and soaps; lunch menus and more. Preference is given to regional agricultural vendors, particularly those bringing new products that are not yet offered at the market.
The market's sustainability mission places an emphasis on local sourcing for prepared foods sold at the market, meaning that prepared food vendors are expected to feature ingredients sourced from local and regional growers and producers.
The Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market is a project of Post Oil Solutions, a grassroots citizen sustainability group whose goal is “to raise awareness about sustainable practices for our homes, neighborhoods, and larger communities, and help create the infrastructure needed in our region as we deal with our changing climate.”
For an application and market policy information, visit brattleborowinterfarmersmarket.org. For more information, contact Sherry Maher at 802-275-2835 or farmersmarket@postoilsolutions.org.