Farmer’s Market
Vendor Resources

Whether you’re a seasoned vendor or joining us for your very first season, this page is here to support your success at the market. Here you will find a variety of resources, tools and support to help ensure your success as a vendor and beyond!

We’re so glad you’re part of our vibrant market community. Let’s grow together!

A man and a woman are standing at a table outdoors, with a young girl browsing vegan options. The table has jars of jam, a photo, and a chalkboard sign. The table is covered with a cloth that has "Howe's Kitchen & Pantry" printed on it.
  • Smiling woman with gray curly hair holding colorful flowers at an outdoor market.

    Market Guidelines

    The 2025 Marion Tailgate Market Guidelines outline everything vendors need to know for a successful and compliant market season.

    2025 Market Guidelines
  • A smiling woman holding vacuum-sealed packages of meat in front of a sign for Edwards Family Farms NC, which advertises pastured meats and eggs. The sign features a logo with a cow and a pig, a family photo, a QR code, and the text 'Learn more' and 'Pastured Meats & Eggs.' Parking lot is visible in the background.

    Starting a food Business in NC

    Thinking about selling food at the market? This guide from NCDA&CS walks you through the basics of starting a food business in North Carolina.

    Learn More
  • Two women selling homemade food and spices at an outdoor market stall, smiling and engaging with each other, with a table full of jars, bottles, and colorful signs.

    Farmers toolkit - ASAP connections

    Check out this toolkit by ASAP Connections? See page 39 for “Tips for Selling at Farmers Markets” and page 29 for “What sells more?”.

    See the Toolkit
  • Three senior adults standing together at a market stall with Christmas-themed holiday items, including colorful holiday fabric and accessories, under a wooden roof.

    CEFS Resources

    Here you’ll find an abundance of resources from Food & Ag Business, Farm and Food Safety, to navigating the Farm Service Agency and NRCS applications.

    Check it Out!
  • An older man standing behind a table with baskets of grapes and tomatoes at an outdoor farmers market or fair.

    Vendor Resources From NC Cooperative Extension

    This page links to information and resources that may be of interest to farmers’ market vendors!

    See the Resources
  • A man standing at a mushroom stall at an outdoor market, with various types of mushrooms labeled, including 'Black Pearl King,' 'Lions Mane,' and 'Blue Oyster.' There are other market vendors and vehicles in the background.

    McDowell Small Business Center

    The small business center at McDowell Tech offers a variety of resources from seminars to free, confidential business advice from our advisors

    Learn More!
  • A young woman with glasses and a black cap smiling at a bake sale, holding a hot dog bun, with baskets of baked goods including croissants and cookies on the table, outdoors near parked cars.

    Mountain Bizworks

    Get one-on-one business coaching, loans, and workshops available through a network of farmers identifying successful business models in the local food economy.  

    Check it Out!
  • MTM Token System

    MTM Token System

    Brush up on the Voucher and Token system used at the market to support payment types like SNAP/EBT, Credit/Debit, FreshBucks and more!

    Read the Guidelines

Marketing your business

Vendor Stacie Edwards of Edwards Family Farms shares her expert tips on how to effectively market your business at the Marion Tailgate Market!