Here are some frequently asked questions:
- Are there membership fees?
- How do I order?
- When do I pay?
- When and Where do I pick up my order?
- Why Support Locally Grown?
- How can I sell through this market?
And here are some answers:
How do I order?
Every weekend, a notification highlighting new or exciting items is sent to all of our registered customers by e-mail. Customers must place their order for the week no later than Wednesday noon. Orders can be placed here on our website.
When do I pay?
You pay the farmer directly when you pick up your order. Most farmers at our market accept cash, checks, FMNP, SFMNP, WIC, and food stamps for eligible food items. We do not accept advance payment on the website.
When and Where do I pick up my order?
Orders are picked up at the Herkimer Farmers’ Market every Thursday from 10am-2pm across from Herb Philipson’s. You will be able to pick up your order directly from the farmer that raised it and ask any questions you may have. If you are picking up for the first time and are not familiar with our vendors, please see market manager Tammy Ford.
Why Support Locally Grown?
Enhance your local economy: By purchasing produce and other items from local growers you are providing stability to your local economy through the support of local businesses.
Save natural resources: Buying locally makes you an invaluable link in the process of saving resources such as fossil fuels and packaging materials. Also, we are right here in your community so the expense of transportation and delivery is kept to a minimum.
Provide learning opportunities: Locally Grown supporters provide member growers the means to help educate our community about the importance of sustainable agriculture.
Supporting a way of life: The number of small farms in the United States has decreased dramatically in the last decade. Please help us preserve an honest and worthy means of making a living.
We believe that small, diverse, family-owned farms contribute to society’s overall health.
How can I sell through this market?
Only vendors that have completed an application and paid the seasonal fee to participate in the Herkimer Farmers’ Market can sell through this site. If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Herkimer market, contact info@anotherjonesfamilyfarm.com for more information.