The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market is a Producer-Only Marketplace, meaning absolutely no re-selling of items is allowed. All products sold are made by the vendor themselves. Preference is given to vendors within a 50-mile radius of Troy, New York.

The following is a list of products that may be sold at the Market:

Fruits grown by the vendor

Vegetables grown by the vendor

Meat products that are 100% from animals raised from weaning by the vendor

Fish raised by the vendor through aqua culture from fingerlings of no more than 2” in size, or legally caught from the wild

Cider, fruit juice, and herb teas may be sold in bulk or by drink by the producer of the fruit or herbs

Dried fruits and vegetables may only come from fruit and vegetables grown and dried by the vendor

Honey and bee products must be produced and bottled/packaged by the vendor

Preserved and Processed Foods such as jams, preserves, frozen, canned foods, etc. must be prepared by the vendor from fresh produce from the region. If the produce is grown in the area, the products must use solely local products. If not grown in the area (such as figs) products from outside the area may be used

Milk produced from the vendor’s own herd

Cheese and other dairy products preference shall be given to vendors using milk produced by their own herd. Vendors buying milk must do so from small regional sustainable farms which are subject to review by the market

Eggs from the vendor's own fowl

Poultry is 100% from birds raised by the vendor from day-old chicks

Grain products such as pancake mix, granola, and other grain products from grain must be collected and blended/mixed by the vendor

Maple Products must be processed by the vendor from the vendor’s own or rented Sugarbush

Baked goods must be freshly baked and prepared from scratch by the vendor (no commercially prepared dough mixes, crusts, shells, fillings, or contents). Preference shall be given to vendors using local ingredients purchased directly from the farmer/producer

Field and greenhouse-grown plants, flowers, cut flowers and herbs must be grown by the vendor from seeds, plugs, dormant roots or bulbs, or cuttings

Animal products such as wool, fleece, yarn, feathers, down, and untooled leather are produced from animals owned by the vendor. Preference shall be given to vendors who process their own products

Ready-to-eat prepared foods must be high-quality food items prepared by the vendor. Preference shall be given to vendors who use locally grown farm direct products reflecting seasonable availability

Hay, straw, and feed products must be grown/produced by the vendor

Teas, herbs, spices, and herbal vinegar must be blended/prepared and packaged by the vendor. Preference shall be given to vendors who grow their own ingredients

Services are at the discretion of the Board, and as space permits; e.g., massage therapy, bicycle repair

Wine and Spirits must be bottled locally by the vendor with local produce

Beer must be brewed and bottled locally by the vendor

Confections/Chocolates must be made by the vendor. No commercially prepared mixes, filling, or content.

Our Market Year is broken up into two seasons: Summer Season (May - October) and Winter Season (November - April). Applications are open once a year, in November, per the decision of the Board, if there is a need to fill a product or vendor vacancy.

Vendor applications for 2024-25 are closed.

If you meet our qualifications and our applications are open, you will apply through Manage My Market. You must submit details of your products and business for our review. Your business must be up and running, not in the idea stage. All businesses must be prepared to submit product samples, labels, marketing materials, and price points for review by our Vendor Relations Committee, as well as attend in-person interviews.

Application Deadlines and Fees

Applications for the market are open once a year, in November, for 30 days, unless otherwise needed as deemed by the Board of Directors. No early or late applications are accepted and there is no wait list. Application fees are $25 (cash or check only) and are due upon application. Your application will not be reviewed without receiving this application fee. Booth space fees are $1,040 per 10'x10' space per season, this is subject to change at the discretion of the Board. In addition to the seasonal booth fee, vendors pay a $250 annual membership fee, plus electricity and storage fees if applicable.

Insurance, Permits, and Certificates

All vendors are required to provide the Market with a copy of general and product liability insurance, naming the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market and the City of Troy as additionally insured. Additionally, all proper permits, certificates, and licenses for the production, tasting, and sales of your product are required upon application. Please see the Resources link below for further assistance with whether your product is market-ready.

Inspections and Audits

All vendors will be inspected by our contracted Inspector and are subject to the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market standards for participation.

All applicants will be informed of their status with the market within 90 days from receipt of the application with payment. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance, and we do not have a waitlist. Once you have received an acceptance letter from the Market Manager and the Board of Directors, you are accepted into the Summer Market Season! Year-long acceptance is based on availability, membership status, and the Board's decision. Once accepted, please read through our Rules and Regulations, Bylaws, and Constitution, as well as any other market policies, as you will be held accountable for all information therein.

New York Farmers Market Federation: (315) 400 – 1447

Rensselaer County Health Department: (518) 270 - 2655

New York State Ag and Markets: (800) 554 - 4501

New York State Dept of Taxation and Finance: