Commissioner Adam H. Putnam

State Farmers' Markets

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The Bureau of State Farmers' Markets provides information, leadership and modern facilities necessary to move farm products from the farm to the consumer. The Bureau manages the operation of thirteen (13) state-owned wholesale shipping point farmers' markets and leases these facilities to farmers, packers, brokers, truckers and related agribusinesses. The State Farmers' Markets are located throughout the State: Florida City, Fort Pierce, Fort Myers, Gadsden County, Immokalee, East Palatka, Plant City, Pompano Beach, Sanford, Starke, Suwannee Valley, Trenton and Wauchula. The Bureau also administers the Fairs and Expositions Program.

Florida Laws

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who should apply for a fair permit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services?
    Only those fair organizations which are chartered under Chapter 616, F.S..

  2. When do we apply for a fair permit?
    At least three months prior to your event.

  3. How often are permits issued for a fair event?
    Each chartered fair association is issued one permit per year.

  4. How many fairs can an association have in a year?
    Chapter 616.14, F.S. limits chartered fair associations to one public fair or exhibition during any calendar year.

  5. How do we establish a fair organization chartered under Chapter 616, F.S.?
    Contact the Bureau of State Farmers' Markets at (850) 487-4322.

  6. What is the purpose of the affidavit?
    The affidavit is required in the application process to certify the existence of a binding contract between the fair association and the owner of the central amusement attraction covering the period for which the permit from the Department is applied.

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Forms

Please follow the instructions provided below when printing and completing the forms listed.

  1. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print forms. Skip this step if Adobe Reader is already installed on your pc.
  2. Print forms on white 8 1/2" x 11" paper.
  3. Type or print the entire form in blue or black ink.
  4. If fees are required, make check(s) payable to: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES.
  5. Mail payment(s) to: FDACS-Marketing, Post Office Box 6700, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6700.

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Related Links

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Contact

If you have any questions, please contact:
Carl Penn
E-mail Carl.Penn@freshfromflorida.com
407 South Calhoun Street
Mayo Building Room 209
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850)487-4322
Fax: (850)488-9006

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