Sbcfma Policy Regarding Community Access Booths

SBCFMA POLICY REGARDING COMMUNITY ACCESS BOOTHS

Community access space will be allocated on the following basis:

1. Availability of space in the market: SBCFMA’s priority is to make space available to farmers and other vendors as permitted by our conditional use permit. No space in the market is reserved for community groups, and access is subject to there being a space available.

2. First come, first served: Groups that wish to set up an information booth at SBCFMA markets must contact the office by letter or fax and indicate the date(s) they wish to attend. Space will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, provided that the group meets the following criteria.

3. Criteria for eligibility: To be eligible for a community access spot at our Markets, your group must meet the following criteria:

● Be a non-profit organization with 501C.3 status or a public interest group

● Local elected officials and persons registering voters are allowed

● Agricultural, environmental, and health-related groups are given priority

● No obscene materials allowed

● No items may be sold on site

4. Application Process

● Qualifying organizations interested in participating shall fill out the attached application and return it to the SBCFMA office by mail or fax.

● Market managers will make a good faith effort to allocate space to qualifying organizations and individuals.

● Requests by local schools or by charitable organizations to sell tickets or other items shall be considered by the Board on a case by case basis. Determination by the Board shall be final.

*See application request form below COMMUNITY ACCESS PARTICIPATION FORM

Name of group:

Contact Person name and number:

Nature of group’s mission statement:

Date desired:

We understand that we will be required to set up no later than 30 minutes before the start of market, and to remain for the entire duration of the market. We agree to observe courteous behavior towards all parties at the Farmers Market at all times. We understand that any breach in decorum (use of foul language, threats, or physical violence) will result in denial of further applications.

Signed:

Please attach copy of 501c.3 certificate and sample materials to be displayed

Materials may be sent to SBCFMA, 232 Anacapa Street, suite 1A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, or faxed to (805) 962-1435