2020 DeKalb Farmers Market Safety Guidelines
Market Guidelines
- Market will operate as an In-n-Out Market- no social gathering or loitering
- No live music entertainment or interactive programs
- At least 6 feet between vendor booths
- Handwashing station/sanitizer at entrance
- Vendors are limited to food products- agricultural goods, food trucks, and baked goods
- No tablecloths
- Sanitize frequently touched surfaces and equipment every hour
- No public restroom- for staff and vendor use only
- Proper signage reminding shoppers of safety regulations throughout market
- Staff will monitor vendor booth lines and shoppers to prevent congregating
- Staff will wear face coverings and gloves
Vendor Guidelines
- Required to wear face coverings
- Practice good hand hygiene and wear gloves when handling food/money
- Do not allow sick employees to work at the market
- Assign one staff person to handle money and other to handle products
- Spread out tables in a single line as much as possible
- No sampling of products
- Have all products clearly price marked to avoid unnecessary touching
- Encourage credit transactions
- Encourage customers to pre-pay/order for pick-up at market
- Sanitize frequently touched services and equipment regularly
- Signage stating “Not ready for use, wash and prepare before eating” will be displayed for shoppers
- Inform the Market Manager of unsafe situations requiring immediate attention
Shopper Guidelines
- Stay home if you are sick or are in a high-risk category
- Required to wear a face covering
- Maintain 6-foot social distancing between other shoppers, vendors, and staff
- Practice good hand hygiene and cough
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Limit shoppers to one per household and no children
- Make a shopping list and complete shopping as quickly as possible
- Pay with credit, debit, or exact change as much as possible
- LINK tokens will be allowed
- Credit/Debit tokens will not be allowed until further notice