We accept applications annually from farmers and producers selling items that feature agricultural products grown within 200 miles of Washington, DC. Applications for the 2025 Winter Season are now open. The deadline for submissions is October 31st.
Thank you for your interest in applying to our markets! FRESHFARM operates producer-only farmers markets and requires that farmers grow their products locally and producers source as many of their ingredients as possible locally.
Applications for the 2025 Winter Season (January – March) are open until October 31st, 2024.
- We recommend that you read over our FRESHFARM Market Rules and Regulations to gain a better understanding of the requirements to be a vendor and what we expect at market.
- To apply, log in or create an account on the Market Tracker platform. Once you log in, you can apply to the market(s) that align with your interests.
- Please note, during the Winter Season, FRESHFARM typically only accepts farmers or producers that meet an identified product gap. If you apply for a market and your product offering does not meet one of the product gaps, we will likely be unable to consider your application.
- You can expect to receive an update on the status of your application by the first week of December.
If you would like to be considered for 2025 Main Season (April – December) markets, please fill out this interest form and we will be in touch. Main Season applications will be posted during the first week of December.
Applicant Eligibility
Producer-Only Requirement
All businesses selling at FRESHFARM Markets must exclusively sell products that they have grown or produced. Absolutely NO resales or third-party sales are allowed.
Local Requirement
FRESHFARM works to support local agriculture and improve the quality of life in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Participation in the farmers markets is only for regional farmers who sell what they grow, raise or produce on their farm, and for local producers who make products featuring agricultural ingredients sourced from Mid-Atlantic farms, preferably within a 200-mile radius of Washington, DC.
FRESHFARM gives strong preference to producers and concessionaires who maximize the use of local ingredients (produce, meat, dairy, eggs, grains, etc.) in the value-added foods sold at market.
For more information about our market operations please read our Rules and Regulations & Product Guidelines.
FRESHFARM is committed to diversity and building an equitable and inclusive marketplace for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply to sell at market, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to prevent discrimination against any vendor or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status.