FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does it cost to sell at the farmers market?

JCFM charges an annual membership fee of $10. In addition, JCFM charges a $8 booth fee for each market day during the summer and a $10 booth fee for each market day during the winter.

Does JCFM have tables and tents available for rent?

Yes, we do have a few tables and tents for rent, on a first come first serve basis. Arrangements are to be made with the market manager before Saturday morning.

Do I need liability insurance to sell at the farmers market?

JCFM does NOT require you to have insurance to sell at the farmers market. However, JCFM encourages vendors to obtain an insurance policy appropriate for their business.

Can I sell food made in a home kitchen?

Tennessee Domestic Kitchen Laws allow individuals to sell foods considered non-potentially hazardous. Such as Baked goods that do NOT require refrigeration, jams, jellies, preserves, candy, and dried spices. All foods packaged in a home kitchen MUST be labeled according to Tennessee law. see PB1909 Tennessee's Food Freedom Act - 2022

What are Tennessee's laws governing the sale of Eggs?

UT Extension publication W646 "A GUIDE FOR FARM TO CONSUMER EGG SALES IN TENNESSEE" offers a starting point in understanding the requirements for selling egg in Tennessee.

Can I sell deer meat at the farmers market?

NO! It is illegal to sell white-tailed deer meat in Tennessee. Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-4-201 prohibits the sale of wildlife unless specifically exempted by code or Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Rule 1660-01-17-.01.