Market Schedule and Upcoming Events
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Simple 4 Step Flow
01 Register as a Grower
Complete and submit our online registration form and we will communicate follow-up steps to finalize the onboarding process.
02 Review Standards and SOPs
All onboarded hyperlocal growers must adhere to our standard operating procedures. We will provide all materials and information needed to ensure growers are informed and aware of all requirements.
03 Coordinate Availability and Delivery
We’ll give step-by-step guidance on how coordination will happen, points of contact and delivery information, and expectations around response times and updates.
04 Stay Connected and Supported
We’ll provide information on joining dedicated lines of communication for growers, as well as resource materials with crop planning guidance, seasonal calendars and more.
Grower Registration
Our intention is to outline standardized, transparent, and equitable procedures for local farmers and vendors interested in selling or donating their produce through Project New Village’s mobile market. This ensures food safety, product quality, community responsiveness, and helps maximize local food access.
Register using the online ‘Register as a Hyperlocal Grower’ button below. Include detailed farm info, crop availability, interests, and contact information.
SOP: Selling or Donating Produce to the Project New Village MFM Truck
Complete the Grower Contribution Portal:
Register using the online Grower Contribution Portal (link provided on the Project New Village website). Include detailed farm info, crop availability, interests, and contact information
Routine Product Updates:
Use the Grower Contribution Portal to submit weekly or as-needed updates regarding:
- Current inventory
- Forecasted harvests (next 1–3 weeks)
- Interest in high-demand or requested crops
- Willingness to crop-plan in partnership with Project New Village
Community Crop Requests:
Review and consider customer/community crop suggestions displayed on the Project New Village website.
Required Documentation for Each Delivery:
- Farm/vendor name and primary contact
- Product list specifying variety, harvest date, quantity, and price/donation value
- Lot/batch number if available (especially for larger or multi-farm operations)
Recording:
Project New Village staff will verify all documentation upon arrival and update internal inventory systems to maintain “one-step-back, one-step-forward” traceability per USDA best practice
Routine Product Updates:
Use the Grower Contribution Portal to submit weekly or as-needed updates regarding:
- Current inventory
- Forecasted harvests (next 1–3 weeks)
- Interest in high-demand or requested crops
- Willingness to crop-plan in partnership with Project New Village
Community Crop Requests:
Review and consider customer/community crop suggestions displayed on the Project New Village website.
Required Documentation for Each Delivery:
- Farm/vendor name and primary contact
- Product list specifying variety, harvest date, quantity, and price/donation value
- Lot/batch number if available (especially for larger or multi-farm operations)
Recording:
Project New Village staff will verify all documentation upon arrival and update internal inventory systems to maintain “one-step-back, one-step-forward” traceability per USDA best practice
Quality Requirements:
All produce must meet these minimums:
- Free from visible spoilage, mold, pest damage, or excessive bruising
- Harvested at appropriate ripeness/quality for sale or donation
- Clean, with only permitted post-harvest wash treatments
- Packaged in clean, undamaged, and labeled boxes/crates/containers
Inspection:
Project New Village staff will inspect products upon delivery. Items below minimum quality will be declined or returned.
Food Safety Compliance:
Growers are encouraged to follow Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and all local/state food safety guidelines.
Coordinating Delivery:
Confirm delivery day and time in advance with Project New Village staff (Rodney or Jonathon).
Where to Deliver:
Deliver produce directly to the scheduled mobile market truck site or designated aggregation point by our Mobile Produce Market management team (Rodney or Jonathon).
Carrying Capacity:
If you have large loads or bulk items, communicate in advance to ensure space on the truck.
Sales:
Agreed-upon prices will be confirmed at delivery. Payments are issued according to organizational standards
Donations:
Project New Village can issue a donation receipt noting the product quantity and estimated value upon request.
Maintain Open Dialogue:
Reach out to Project New Village with questions or to adjust orders. Expect communication regarding inventory needs, high-demand crops, and special events.
Give Feedback:
Use the “Feedback” field in the Grower Contribution Portal or contact staff directly with insights or improvement ideas.
Procedures:
In the event of a food safety concern or recall, growers/vendors must cooperate fully to trace, retrieve, and report all affected batches.
Standards: Weights, Packaging, and Labeling
Our intention is to outline standardized, transparent, and equitable procedures for local farmers and vendors interested in selling or donating their produce through Project New Village’s mobile market. This ensures food safety, product quality, community responsiveness, and helps maximize local food access.
Refer to the PDF below:
Communication and Coordination
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Explanation of how coordination happens
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Link or instructions for joining the Growers Collective WhatsApp
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Expectations around response times and updates
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Named points of contact for delivery coordination
Shared Resources
- Crop planning guidance
- High-demand produce lists
- Seasonal calendars
- Community crop request insights
- Links to external food safety or GAP resources
