Who can sell at
the Farmers' Market?
Only growers and producers from within the Hastings
LGA can sell at the Hastings Farmers' Market.
Products are required to be grown, reared, caught,
baked, processed or value added by the vendor?
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What
about products from outside of the Hastings region?
Products from outside of the Hastings region will
only be considered if they fill gaps in locally
available products and services at the discretion
of the Farmers' Market Taskforce. Hastings Council
has resolved that a maximum of six (6) non-Hastings
vendors will be allowed at any single market.
Non-local vendors shall be reviewed prior to each
market and where all else is equal, preference
will be given to Hastings Producers.
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What
products may be sold at the Farmers' Market?
The Hastings Farmers' Market acts as a direct
marketing outlet for Hastings produce.
Fruit and vegetables must be freshly harvested
and well cared for to maintain the high standard
of the Farmers' Market.
Processed or prepared foods are required to be
made in the Hastings for commercial purposes from
local agricultural/horticultural produce.
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How
are rules enforced?
Hastings Council officers and staff attend all
Farmers' Market. In addition, a food safety audit
is undertaken in accordance with the appropriate
food standards.
The Farmers' Market Co-ordinator has authority
to ask vendors to remove sub-standard or non-Hastings
produce from sale.
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How
many growers participate?
Around 60 growers and producers are in attendance
at the Farmers' Market.
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How
is the Farmers' Market supported?
The Hastings Farmers' Market is operated on a
cost recovery basis by Hastings Council. Vendors
are required to pay a small fee to obtain their
stall space at every Market.
Assistance, grants and contributions are gratefully
received from individuals and companies.
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