Farmers Market
The Henry County Farmers Market is open to residents of Henry County who grow their own produce or make their own products. Members must complete an annual registration application and pay the required $25 fee before they are permitted to set up at the market.
Farmers Market Member Information
1. Space will be provided on a first come basis.
2. Market families may combine produce for selling purposes.
3. All produce sold at the Henry County Farmers Market must be locally grown. Members must grow all of the produce they sell. No commercial produce is allowed.
4. Artisan baked goods may be sold at the market, and must be produced by the individual selling the baked goods. All baked good vendors are strongly recommended to provide a proof of insurance and obtain proper permits for selling of baked goods
5. Specialty items such as honey, herbs, sorghum, flowers, nursery stock, bedding plants, local crafts, eggs, meat and animal products may be sold, and must be produced by the seller.
6. Produce offered for sale must meet the required number of days since the last application of pesticides.
7. No spoiled produce will be offered for sale. Quality and freshness will be two key selling points for the grower.
8. Produce shall be priced and sold by the pound, bunch, ear, dozen, peck, etc.
9. Pricing will be determined by the seller, however, producers will strive to keep their prices close to retail and attempts to intentionally undersell other producers is discouraged. Producers are encouraged to discuss and agree on pricing.
10. All members will be responsible for their own garbage and refuse receptacles, will clean up their own selling space and will remove all garbage at the end of the day.
11. No drugs or alcohol are allowed on premises.
12. All members must comply with all local, state, or federal laws, label or food safety and handling regulations and must post their permits.
13. The market manager will be responsible for enforcement of the rules. Grievances for any market matter should be submitted in writing to the market manager or any board member. The board will respond to the grievance within one week.
14. No live animals may be sold at the market
15. Henry County Farmers Market voting privileges are limited to one vote per paid membership.
16. Henry County Farmers market will not be responsible for accidents occurring on the premises.
17. Rules and regulations will be reviewed annually by the membership to make any necessary revisions. This body also has the right to make any necessary changes in the market operation at any time during the year.
18. It is encouraged that the Henry County Farmer’s Market banner be displayed at the sale site whenever a member is selling on advertised days.
Henry County Courthouse square in New Castle, Kentucky
The members of the Henry County Farmers Market will be able to sell product any market day that produce is available and ready to sell. Advertised days of the market will be each Saturday from the first Saturday of June through end of October, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Wednesdays 8:00am to noon in peak season, the Farmers Market will also utilize the Harvest Showcase Day as special market site and the 3rd Fridays at the Henry County Library. (You must register at the library to participate in the Friday night market)
Opening Date - Advertised opening shall be the first Saturday of June, however, Market Members may begin sales of early season products before this time the market will run through October.
Annual fees of $25.00 per family will be charged for a membership permit. Membership in the market is limited to Henry County and adjoining county (Franklin, Owen, Trimble, Oldham, Carroll, and Shelby) residents who grow their own produce. Membership will be open to all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
Insurance (Optional): Members selling produce, edible items, or products which can be absorbed through the skin are encouraged to provide a certificate of insurance indicating a liability coverage, but this is not mandatory to sell at the market.
