Agricultural

Any vendor who grows, raises, and/or wild harvests a food product and whose majority of sales is of said product is considered an agricultural producer.

Agricultural Vendors include:

  • produce that has been grown on the producer’s land (including leased land),

  • meat/eggs/processed meat products from animals raised on the producers’ land (including leased land) & are processed at a USDA-inspected facility

  • products such as cheese, yogurt, or honey sourced from animals raised on the producers' land (including leased land)

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The Application Process

The Application Process

Our application is an online-only process. All interested applicants must complete the following:

  1. Read the Market Rules

  2. Submit an application Be as transparent and detailed as possible about your operation's methods, ingredients and philosophy.

  3. Our committee reviews applications twice a month. We alert all applicants the status—approved or not—within 14 business days of submission.

You can find a FAQ at the bottom of this page. If you have any further questions, reach out to us here>

We value honesty and a commitment to local, sustainable systems.

Agricultural producers selling value-added items, prepared foods, soap, or other artisan goods need to complete an additional application based on the type.

Types & Requirements

  • Produce Farmers/Beekeepers:

    Producers vending only uncut fruits and vegetables do not need to obtain any permits in order to sell at GOFM.

    There is currently no permitting required of beekeepers, although beekeepers must allow a site visit to at least one of their beeyards.

  • Ranchers

    Meats require a Galveston County Health District Temporary Food Establishment Permit and all product must be processed and packaged at permitted facilities.

    They must be labeled and must meet Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) for time kept hot or cold as required.

  • Eggs Only

    Require the same Galveston County Health District Temporary Food Establishment Permit and cartons must be labeled with the producer’s name, address and the word "ungraded."

    Eggs must be kept cooled at 45 degrees or less.

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