Neosho Farmers Market Seeks Vendors

Neosho Farmers Market is taking applications for area growers of garden vegetables, fruits, and other farm-fresh produce to be a part of its summer market season.

Neosho Farmers Market has officially opened up applications for its 12th annual summer market season and is inviting all area growers of garden vegetables, fruits, and other farm-fresh produce to apply to be a part of its growing community of market farmers and vendors.

Following three abundant years of growth, Neosho Farmers Market is again making plans for a bigger, more produce packed season than ever before in 2021. To meet the increasing demands of the community, it is seeking high-quality local vendors, particularly in the category of fresh seasonal garden produce.

Basic eligibility requirements include growing or producing one’s own goods in Newton County or those immediately adjacent (Jasper, Lawrence, Barry and McDonald Counties in southwest Missouri, Ottawa County in northeast Oklahoma, or Cherokee County in southeast Kansas) and, in certain cases, meeting specific health and/or food safety standards which market organizers will help to facilitate. Exceptions beyond this service area will be considered in cases of community demand and/ or product scarcity.

Those interested in learning more about becoming part of the Neosho Farmers Market are encouraged to visit the website, NeoshoFarmersMarket.com and look for the “Become a Vendor” link. The market also invites all interested local growers to attend an upcoming, special “Getting Started as a Farmers Market Vendor” informational event for aspiring to experienced vendors who want to learn more about becoming a vendor at the Neosho Farmers Market. This takes place on Sunday, March 14, at 5 p.m. at the Neosho-Newton County Library’s community room, 201 W. Spring Street in Downtown Neosho.