The key principles of accredited farmers' markets are that:

• The producer has grown, reared, caught or processed the produce being offered for sale, and;
• Each stall is staffed by at least one person who has intimate knowledge of, and direct involvement with, the production process of
  items for sale.

The following are never permitted at accredited farmers' markets:

• Resellers of fruit, vegetables or any other farm based product;
• Re-packagers of any food or drink;
• Art and craft where no clear farm origin is defined;
• Bric-a-brac stalls.

Decided to join?  Some things to know:

• Annual membership is currently $55 a year including GST.   You will be able to make the membership payment using a Visa or Mastercard at the end of this application
• Once your membership application and payment has been accepted, we'll send you the forms to apply for accreditation. There is a $30 application fee for accreditation that should only be paid once you complete the forms.
• If you are a specialty-maker using raw ingredients from farmers to make food, your successful accreditation will depend on you using a high percentage of Victorian-grown ingredients, and you will be asked to provide evidence of purchase from those farmers.