COVID-19 BEST PRACTICES FOR FARMERS' MARKET SHOPPERS

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Shopping the Farmers' Market During COVID-19

Following the recommended best practices during the COVID-19 crisis will help ensure a safe and successful trip for shoppers and farmers' market staff.

• Practice social distancing throughout your shopping trip - keep at least 6 feet between you, other shoppers, and vendors. It is equally important to create the distance throughout the market space. 
• Wear a face mask while you are at the market if possible
• Have only one family member do the shopping.
• Avoid gathering at any location. Keep moving throughout the market. 
• Avoid handling any items unless you are purchasing. Use your eyes to inspect,not yoru hands. 
• When using personal protective equipment such as gloves, wipes, or face coverings, please discard responsibly. 
• Be patient and follow individual market policies and instructions. 
• Watch flow of market, enter and exit at only marked locations
• Respect borders, roped boundaries, chalk lines etc.
• If you are not feeling well, please stay home. 
• Consider checking temperature at home before attending
• Consider having smaller dollar amounts (more exact change) to limit money exchange. Or be extra generous and round up if you are able. Your hard-working farmers will appreciate it. 
• Some vendors are only set up to accept cash, while other vendors may only accept electronic payments this year. Be prepared for both. (You NEED the BEST tomatoes!)
• Look for instructions posted around the market
• Check market website or social media accounts for instructions and individual policies
• Machine wash your bags between each shopping trip (check market requirements on reusable bags)
• Be patient and allow additional time to shop or wait in line.  Expect delays.