Registration Opens March 30th for Marshall Area Farmers Market Yout Vendor Program

Michigan is the second most agriculturally diverse state in the nation. Due to this bounty of diverse produce, Michigan is home to more than 400 farmers markets and that number is growing each year. Almost every city has a market, and these can be wonderful outdoor learning laboratories for youth.
The Youth Vendor Program’s (YVP) engages students in entrepreneurship and fine tunes their leadership, financial literacy, and business skills by putting them in charge of their very own business.
 
The YVP is open to area youth between 6 and 18 years of age. Program Registration Fee is $10 is due at orientation day with a $10 Booth Rental Fee per Saturday Parent/guardian/responsible adult is required to be present the entire market day.** YVP Applications must be approved and on file to participate
 
Categories for the YVP include: 

• YVP Grower – Farm/garden items like fruit, vegetables, herbs, flowers, plants
• YVP Artist/Crafter – Handcrafted items, original paintings/photos (can use recycled materials)
• YVP Baker – Baked good made following Michigan Cottage Laws

Items not permitted are prepared foods (ready-to-eat items) and anything purchased from a manufacturer or company.
 
Orientation Day for the YVP will be on Tuesday, May 10 at 6:30p.m. at the Farmers’ Market Red Shed located in the city parking lot across from the Marshall District Library. Attendees should bring their own chairs.
 
The Market Season for YVP will start on June 4th and end on August 27th.  Market hours are 8:00am - 1:00pm. Application forms can be downloaded from the Market website
https://www.marshallareafarmersmarket.org, City of Marshall website - www.cityofmarshall.com or by contacting Market Director, Pam Wolfersberger - pam.mafm@gmail.com or Board Member, Kathy Miller - kmiller540@sbcglobal.net.
 

One on the most successful Youth Vendor’s is Luke.He’s been making people smile with all of his “Luke’s Rocks Creations” for the past 3 seasons.