Vendors
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Below is a list of the Vendors and the space number that they occupy each week that they are at the Ellington Farmers' Market
Produce
Copper Hill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Horse Listeners Orchard. . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keri Corbitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
Lakeshore Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Vinnie Little Acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Meat & Animal
Charter Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Clear Mountain Alpacas . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
Green Valley Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GourmAvian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Trinity Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Twin Birch Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bakery & Food
Christine Country Kitchen . . . . . . . . 31
La Petit France Bakery. . . . . . . . . . . 23
Luann’s Bakery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16
Quiet Corner Coffee Roasters. . . . . . 12
Roasted Nuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Western View Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Crafts
Calico Cat Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Grandpa’s Birdhouses. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Toes to Nose Soaps. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Muddy Brook Potters . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Picture This. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wooded Acres Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Plants
Kenneth Krivanec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Neal Family Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rules & Regulations
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the EMFA must meet the following guidelines:
- Approval by the current members of the Selection Committee, a group of members currently a part of EMFA. To prevent an over abundance of certain products, we can only accept a small number of people who offer the same items.
- Each vendor participating in the EFMA needs to provide themselves with a 10x10 foot tent/canopy to shade their products and define each member’s area, as well as to create a uniform appearance for our customers.
- Annual dues are determined yearly. Dues for 2011 are $100.00. Upon receipt of dues, this commits you to a 6 week period of time at EMFA. Any vendor who sells at the market for less than 6 weeks pays a $35.00 per week fee. Make checks payable to EFMA and mail to 111 Hoffman Rd Ellington CT 06029. Part time vendor schedule - pending approval at meetings.
- Any product sold at the EFMA must be Connecticut grown or produced by an EFMA member. The EMFA allows occasional supplementation of products for the betterment of the EFMA, as long as the product is Connecticut or Connecticut River Valley Grown.
- Anyone participating in this market should know that it is not a flea market. We do allow the percentage of 70/30 produce to the arts.
- Terms of payment for products are to be decided by individual members, this includes the acceptance of personal checks and WIC checks.
- The EFMA will not accept any new members or vendors after July 1st of the current year.
- Your Insurance Certificate must be received at the Town of Ellington, Finance Office, PO BOX 187, Ellington CT 06029 or Fax 860-870-3158 before May 1st.
- If your product sells out early your tent must remain standing with a note explaining “more to come next week” etc.
- There is no driving on the grass allowed from 8:45 (right before the market opens) until closing time of 12:30.
- No Solicitation of either Vendors or Customers
Livestock Requirements-
The approval of Livestock is dependant on the compliance with the below mentioned regulations and a health check performed at the market.
Displaying of Livestock
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture strongly recommends that Connecticut
farmers’ markets do not sell or display any livestock and other animals. Livestock and
other animals on display must meet agency regulations for the Control of Rabies in
Public Settings.
Although multiple benefits of human-animal contact exist, infectious diseases, rabies
exposures, injuries, and other human health problems associated with these settings are of
concern.
Several infectious disease outbreaks reported during the previous decade have been
attributed to animal-related pathogens (i.e. Rabies, E. coli 0157, Campylobacter,
Cryptosporidium, Salmonella, Coxiella burnetii, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and
Ringworm). Such incidents can have substantial public health, legal, and economic
consequences.
RABIES REQUIREMENTS
On August 4, 2009, the Department of Agriculture adopted regulations for the “Control
of Rabies in Public Settings”. The complete regulation can be found at Control of
Rabies in Public Settings.
The following summarizes the applicable regulations:
Animals for which there is a licensed Rabies vaccine
• Horses, cattle, and sheep must be currently vaccinated against rabies by a
veterinarian unless they are under the minimum age to be vaccinated. (Dogs, cats and
ferrets are also included in this category if displayed.)
• These animals must have a rabies vaccination certificate signed by the veterinarian
administering the vaccine that includes the animal’s identification and description, name
and address of owner, name of the vaccine’s manufacturer, serial number, date the
vaccination was administered and date when it expires.
• If it is the animal’s first vaccination, it must be given at least 30 days prior to be
considered current.
Animals not having an approved Rabies vaccination
• Includes animals for which there is not a licensed rabies vaccine and animals for which
there is a licensed rabies vaccine but are under the age to be vaccinated. (Most rabies
vaccines are labeled to be administered when animals reach 3 mo. of age – young animals
for exhibition should be vaccinated as soon as possible after 3 mo. of age.)
• Animals must be separated from the public by sufficient means to avoid direct contact
between people and animals, such as a double fence, plexiglass, or other means or a
conspicuous sign must be posted near the animal enclosure stating “CONNECTICUT
RABIES ADVISORY NOTICE – DO NOT FEED OR TOUCH ANIMALS”.
Ch. 10: Displaying of Livestock
Yellow tape with the advisory notice wording will be available for purchase from the
Department of Agriculture.
Please contact the Department at (860) 713-2504 if you have questions regarding the
requirements contained in the rabies regulations or if you wish to obtain the advisory
notice tape.
The following links are available on the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s
website: www.CTGrown.gov.
Complete Rabies Manual
Regulations for the Control of Rabies in a Public Setting
Further questions regarding the sales and/or displaying of livestock at farmers’ markets
can directed to:
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Inspection and Regulation
165 Capitol Avenue, G8A
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 713-2504
FAX: (860) 713-2515
Last Edited 06/08/2010
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
165 CAPITOL AVENUE, ROOM G-8A
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106
BUREAU OF REGULATION AND INSPECTION
2010 CONNECTICUT FAIR AND SHOW REQUIREMENTS
A. RABIES REQUIREMENTS (New Regulations for 2010 Fair Season)
On August 4, 2009, the Department of Agriculture adopted regulations for the “Control of Rabies in Public
Settings” that will be enforced at Connecticut fairs. (A copy of the complete regulations, RCSA §§ 22-359-1 through 22-359-5, is attached to the 2010 Connecticut Fair and Show Requirements.)
Its provisions include the following for both Connecticut and out of state animals:
(1) Animals for which there is a licensed Rabies vaccine
• Horses, cattle, and sheep must be currently vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian unless they are
under the minimum age to be vaccinated. (Dogs, cats and ferrets are also included in this category if
displayed.)
• These animals must have a rabies vaccination certificate signed by the veterinarian administering the
vaccine that includes the animal’s identification and description, name and address of owner, name of the
vaccine’s manufacturer, serial number, date the vaccination was administered and date when it expires.
• If it is the animal’s first vaccination, it must be given at least 30 days prior to the first show date to be
considered current.
(2) Animals not having an approved Rabies vaccination
• Includes animals for which there is not a licensed rabies vaccine and animals for which there is a licensed
rabies vaccine but are under the age to be vaccinated. (Most rabies vaccines are labeled to be administered
when animals reach 3 mo. of age – young animals for exhibition should be vaccinated as soon as possible
after 3 mo. of age.)
• Animals must be separated from the public by sufficient means to avoid direct contact between people and
animals, such as a double fence, plexiglass, or other means or a conspicuous sign must be posted near the
animal enclosure stating “CONNECTICUT RABIES ADVISORY NOTICE – DO NOT FEED OR TOUCH ANIMALS”.
Yellow tape with the advisory notice wording will be available for purchase from the Department of Agriculture.
Please contact the Department at (860) 713-2504 if you have questions regarding the requirements contained in the rabies regulations or if you wish to obtain the advisory notice tape.
ANIMAL HEALTH
860-713-2505
STATE VETERINARIAN
860-713-2505
ANIMAL CONTROL
860-713-2506
ANIMAL POPULATION
CONTROL PROGRAM
860-713-2507
AG COMMODITIES
860-713-2513
DAIRY DIVISION
860-713-2508
LICENSING
860-713-2512
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Health certificates signed by an accredited veterinarian and other required testing will be valid for the entire 2009
show season.
2. All animals and poultry entered at fairs and shows must be in good health and in proper physical condition and
will be examined at the exhibition by the barn superintendent. Evidence of poor condition or infectious or
contagious disease or failure to produce the necessary documents for health certification, vaccination or
testing will result in ejection. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture Livestock Inspector's decision is
final.
3. Health charts and proof of vaccination where applicable are the responsibility of the exhibitor.
4. Each barn superintendent will collect and hold the Health Certificates from each exhibitor. Animals not in
compliance with the state regulations for shows and fairs will not be allowed. A complete list, containing the name of the exhibitor, address, animal ID (ear tag, tattoo, leg band), breed and age of each animal, and the total head count will be made available to the State Livestock Inspector and forwarded to the Connecticut Dept. of Agriculture, Bureau of Regulation & Inspection by the fair superintendent. All animals and poultry present on the grounds should be identified on this list. Any animal that is rejected should be noted as such with a brief statement of reason. Rejected animals or poultry should be removed from the grounds as soon as possible. Any concerns about the health of any animal or bird should be reported to the State Livestock Inspector or the Fair Veterinarian immediately.
5. Isolate all exhibited animals and poultry upon their return to the farm from other animals and poultry for 3-4 weeks to reduce the risk of disease exposure and transmission. Call your local veterinarian if your animals or poultry become sick to help you with diagnosis and treatment.
6. Contact the Bureau of Regulation and Inspection at 860-713-2504 if you have any questions.
C. CONNECTICUT ANIMALS
1. ALL SPECIES: Animals must originate from herds or flocks that meet the testing and health requirements of the
State of Connecticut. State livestock inspectors may request proof of compliance with state requirements. No
herd or flock under quarantine order shall move or be exhibited. All animals must have permanent identification
(ear tag, tattoo, leg band, microchip plus a reader or EIA certificate).
2. CATTLE: All cattle must have a health certificate issued within 60 days of their first show by an accredited
veterinarian stating that the animal is in good health and not showing signs of infectious, contagious and/or
communicable diseases.
3. HORSES: All horses must have a negative AGID (Coggins) or ELISA test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)
within 12 months of their show date and be accompanied by this certificate. It is highly recommended that horses
be vaccinated against EEE & WNV within 6 months of their first show date.
4. SHEEP: All sheep must have official USDA-approved identification and be accompanied by health certificates
issued within 60 days of their first show by an accredited veterinarian stating that the sheep are in good health and
not showing signs of infectious, contagious and/or communicable diseases and are not from scrapie-exposed
flocks.
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5. GOATS: All goats must have official USDA-approved identification and a health certificate issued within 60
days of their first show by an accredited veterinarian stating that the animals are in good health and not showing
signs of infectious, contagious and/or communicable diseases and not from scrapie-exposed herds.
6. SWINE: All swine must originate from Connecticut herds that are tested for Brucellosis and Pseudorabies on a
yearly basis. All swine must have a health certificate issued within 60 days prior to the first show by an
accredited veterinarian. If the swine are purchased from a tested herd, a bill of sale from the Connecticut producer
must be presented to the State Veterinarian’s office before a Connecticut Exhibition Test card will be issued to the
new owner.
7. POULTRY: Poultry originating within the state must come from healthy flocks with no evidence of infectious,
contagious and/or communicable diseases. All birds must be inspected, identified and be accompanied by written
proof (Connecticut Flock Test card or Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Report) that verifies
that the breeding flock or the individual birds listed on the report were blood-test negative for Salmonella
pullorum within 365 days of the show date. Concurrent Avian Influenza testing of the flock and/or individual
birds is strongly recommended. Poultry vaccinated within 30 days with any live virus vaccine will be prohibited
from showing. All cages, crates or vehicles used for housing or transporting poultry must be cleaned and
disinfected before and after each show. Doves, pigeons and waterfowl are exempt from testing requirements,
but must be identified by leg bands or wing tags.
8. LLAMAS: Llamas that originate within the state must have a health certificate issued within 30 days of the first
show by an accredited veterinarian listing the permanent identification (ear tag, tattoo or microchip and a reader
must be available for the microchips) and stating the animal is in good health and free of obvious signs of
infectious disease.
D. OUT OF STATE ANIMALS:
1. ALL SPECIES: Animals shall originate from herds or flocks that meet the testing and health requirements of the
State of Connecticut and must be accompanied by health certificates and test charts as indicated below. No
animals from a herd or flock under quarantine order shall enter into the State. All animals and poultry must have
official permanent identification (ear tag, tattoo, leg band, wing band, microchip plus a reader, or EIA certificate).
All animals and birds (except horses) must have an exhibition permit number on the health certificates.
Call 860-713-2504 or 860-713-2505 for a permit number. All out of state animals and birds offered for sale
must meet Connecticut Importation Regulations.
2. CATTLE: All cattle must have health certificates issued within 30 days of the first show by an accredited
veterinarian, test charts and vaccination certificates where applicable. All cattle over 3 months of age must have a
negative TB test within 12 months of the show date. Cattle under 3 months of age may go on the dam's TB test
chart if the dam was tested for TB within the past 12 months and a copy of the results is provided. All Brucellosis
vaccinated female cattle over 18 months of age and all bulls and non-vaccinated female cattle 6 months of age and
older must have a negative Brucellosis test within 12 months of the show date. Steers and spayed heifers are
exempt from Brucellosis testing.
3. HORSES: All horses must have a health certificate issued within 30 days of their first show date by an
accredited veterinarian. All horses must have a negative AGID (Coggins) or ELISA test for Equine Infectious
Anemia (EIA) within 12 months of the show date and be accompanied by this certificate. It is highly
recommended that horses be vaccinated against EEE & WNV within 6 months of the first show date.
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4. SHEEP: All sheep must have official USDA-approved identification and be accompanied by health certificates
issued within 30 days of their first show date by an accredited veterinarian stating that the sheep are in good health
and not showing signs of infectious, contagious and/or communicable diseases and are not from scrapie-exposed
flocks.
5. GOATS: All goats must have official USDA-approved identification and be accompanied by a health certificate
issued within 30 days of their first show date by an accredited veterinarian stating that the goats are in good health
and not showing signs of infectious, contagious and/or communicable diseases and are not from scrapie-exposed
flocks. All goats must originate from Brucellosis and TB free herds. Goats over 3 months old must test negative
to TB and Brucellosis within 12 months of the show date. Kids under 3 months of age may go on the dam's test
chart if the dam was tested within the past 12 months and a copy of the results is provided. Wethers are exempt
from Brucellosis testing.
6. SWINE: Swine that are 3 months of age and older must be negative to Brucellosis and Pseudorabies tests and
have a health certificate stating such within 30 days of their first show date by an accredited veterinarian.
Barrows are exempt from Brucellosis testing but must have a negative Pseudorabies test. Swine under 3 months
of age must originate from a Brucellosis-free and Pseudorabies qualified herd and the herd test dates and qualified
herd numbers must be on the health certificate.
7. POULTRY: All poultry must be identified and test negative for Salmonella pullorum within 12 months of the
show date and be accompanied by this certificate. All poultry must comply with the Department of Agriculture
Avian Influenza requirements by originating from AI-Free flocks or be tested for AI within 30 days of entry and
have a certificate. No poultry from any areas of any state having Avian Influenza may enter Connecticut. Poultry
vaccinated within 30 days with any live virus vaccine will be prohibited from showing. All cages, crates and
vehicles used for housing and transporting poultry must be cleaned and disinfected before and after each show.
Doves, pigeons and waterfowl are exempt from testing requirements, but must be identified by leg bands or
wing tags.
8. LLAMA: All llama must have a negative Axillary TB test within 12 months and a negative Brucellosis test within
12 months of entry, and a health certificate issued within 30 days of the first show by an accredited veterinarian,
listing the permanent identification (ear tag, tattoo or microchip and a reader must be available for the microchips)
and test results.
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Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies
Control of Rabies in Public Settings
(NEW) Section 22-359-1 Definitions.
As used in Sections 22-359-1 to 22-359-5, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:
(1) “Animal” means any warm blooded creatures, including bats.
(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture or the Commissioner’s designated agent.
(3) “Controlled situation” means a public setting in which an animal is under the control of a handler and persons
having direct physical contact with such animal can be readily identified and contacted if a rabies exposure
incident occurs.
(4) “Currently vaccinated” means an animal was vaccinated against rabies and is considered immunized based on
administration of the primary vaccination at least 30 days previously or immediately after a booster
vaccination and vaccinations have been administered in accordance with licensed rabies vaccine label
directions.
(5) “Licensed rabies vaccine” means a vaccine against rabies for certain species of animals licensed by the United
States Department of Agriculture for use in such species and marketed in the United States.
(6) “Not currently vaccinated” means an animal for which there is no licensed rabies vaccine or an animal for
which there is a licensed rabies vaccine but such animal is under the minimum age to be vaccinated against
rabies or does not satisfy the requirements of “currently vaccinated” as defined in subdivision (4) of this
section.
(7) “Public setting” means any event, facility or premise at which the public is invited and allowed to have direct
physical contact with animals. Public settings include but are not limited to fairs, animal exhibitions, petting
zoos, municipal pounds, animal shelters, nature centers, riding stables, pony rides, and educational programs.
(8) “Rabies” means an infection of the central nervous system of mammals caused by viruses in the Rhabdovirus
family that typically results in death.
(9) “Uncontrolled situation” means a public setting at which persons have direct physical contact with an animal
and such persons cannot be readily identified or contacted if a rabies exposure incident occurs.
(10) “Vaccinated” means an animal was vaccinated against rabies in accordance with licensed rabies vaccine label
directions.
(NEW) Section 22-359-2. Animals for which there is a licensed rabies vaccine. Exceptions.
(1) No animal for which there is a licensed rabies vaccine may be in a public setting without being currently
vaccinated for rabies.
(2) Animals under the minimum age to be vaccinated, vaccinated animals offered for sale or adoption and animals
residing in municipal pounds shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
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(NEW) Section 22-359-3. Animals not currently vaccinated.
(1) Written records shall be kept by the owner, keeper, or handler of any animal not currently vaccinated for
rabies that is present in a public setting in a controlled situation. The written records shall include contact
information for all persons having direct physical contact with such animal, including the names, addresses
and telephone numbers of such persons and the date of contact. Such records shall be maintained for a period
of six months and shall be made immediately available to the Commissioner upon request.
(2) Any animal not currently vaccinated for rabies that is present in a public setting in an uncontrolled situation
shall be separated from the public by sufficient means to avoid direct contact between people and animals,
such as a double fence, plexiglas, or other device to avoid direct contact between people and animals as
determined by the Commissioner, or a conspicuous sign shall be posted near the animal enclosure stating
“CONNECTICUT RABIES ADVISORY NOTICE – DO NOT FEED OR TOUCH ANIMALS”.
(NEW) Section 22-359-4. Exemptions.
(1) Mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits and any other animal in a public setting considered low
risk for rabies transmission by the Commissioner which can be documented as being born and exclusively
raised and kept in a manner that prohibits direct physical contact with wildlife are exempt from the provisions
of sections 22-359-2 and 22-359-3 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(2) Birds, reptiles and amphibians shall be exempt from the provisions of sections 22-359-2 and 22-359-3 of the
Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(3) Animals which were bred at facilities licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture, and which can
be documented as being born and exclusively raised and kept in a manner that prohibits direct physical contact
with wildlife, and have at no time been co-mingled with animals that may have had direct physical contact
with wildlife, are exempt from the provisions of sections 22-359-2 and 22-359-3 of the Regulations of
Connecticut State Agencies.
(NEW) Section 22-359-5. Penalty.
The Commissioner may impose civil penalties for any violation of the provisions of sections 22-359-2 and 22-
359-3 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies in accordance with the provisions of Connecticut General
Statutes section 22-7.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the proposed regulations is to protect public health by providing the Commissioner with the authority
to institute such measures as he deems necessary to prevent the transmission of rabies associated with animals in
public settings, including, but not limited to, fairs, shows, exhibitions, petting zoos, riding stables, farm tours, pet
shops and educational exhibits.
(Effective August 4, 2009)
Questions ?
If you have any questions concerning the EFMA, please call Mark or Ashley Lanz 860-454-8439 or Michael Hoffman at 860-559-6414