How can I start a farmers' market in Connecticut?
The Department of Agriculture thanks you for your dedication to the the Connecticut agriculture industry! Our official Farmers' Market Reference Guide is designed to help you start and sustain a vibrant farmers' market here in Connecticut.
Farmers' Market Reference Guide (PDF)
This guide helps people who want to start a new farmers' market, expand an existing market, or participate in the selling of goods.
This comprehensive guide offers:
- Guidance for people who want to start a farmers' market
- Reviews of statutes and regulations associated with products commonly offered for sale at farmers' markets
- Contact information for state agencies that regulate products and practices at farmers' markets
- Description of supplemental food programs available to farmers' markets
- All participants and organizers are encouraged to review this guide.
Farmers' market managers are required to update the market information with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture annually. For more information, please contact Erin Windham at 860-519-6083 or Erin.Windham@ct.gov.
