Refer to the requirements detailed under “Licenses and Permits” on the MD Dept. of Agriculture Farmers Market page and the Howard County Economic Development Authority’s "Licensing, Permits and Regulations" page.

The following is a basic summary of required permits. It is provided as guidance only and is not all-inclusive. Vendors are ultimately responsible for obtaining and providing copies of any and all necessary permits/licenses for sale and production.

 

• Cottage Food Vendors must comply with Maryland Cottage Food Business laws, and email the Market an image of the compliant labeling.

• Meat and Seafood Vendors must email copies of any applicable licenses or permits, including food processing plant license and processing license with Mobile Farmers Market Unit endorsement.

• Egg producers must email the above plus their egg producer’s certificate.

• Dairy Vendors must email copies of any applicable dairy licenses or permits.

• Fishermen/Watermen must provide fishing/shellfish licenses, certificates for processing facilities, and a photograph of the fishing boat.

• Food Concessions must provide any licenses/permits required by Howard County, the State of Maryland, or the USDA. 

• Distilleries, Breweries, and Wineries must provide their Alcohol License and procure an Off-Site Permit from the State Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission.

• Any Vendor whose products are labeled as USDA Certified Organic, Food Alliance Certified “Sustainable”, Certified Biodynamic, Certified Natural or Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) must provide supporting documentation.

• Any Vendor offering samples must procure a Farmers Market Food Service Facility License. 

• Food Vendors who wish to sell prepared foods at a farmers market must comply with the State’s regulations governing food service and obtain a Howard County Farmers Market Food Service Facility License (Non-Farm Vendor Farmers Market License). The application can be found here: Farmers Market Food Service Facility License Application

PLEASE NOTE: The Howard County Health Department must receive your application at least two weeks before the first day you will be at the Savage Farmers Market. If you have any questions regarding your application, please reach out to the following County Health Dept. Official:
Michael Cobb, LEHS II

Field Supervisor, Food Protection Program
410-313-6216 | 410-313-1772
mcobb@howardcountymd.gov
www.hchealth.org
 

All applicable licenses/permits/certificates/labels shall be emailed to info@savagefarmersmarket.com 30 days prior to the start of the season.