Certified Roadside Markets

Join the Certified Roadside Market Program

If you currently have a Roadside Market, use this resource to determine whether or not your market meets our standards to be a SCDA Certified Roadside Market.

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s (SCDA) Certified Roadside Market Program was designed to create, establish, and improve the quality of roadside markets throughout the state while promoting fair and sanitary marketing and business practices. Qualifying markets must be members of the Certified SC program and be located in a permanent structure (no tents) with safe and easy access to public road(s) and primarily sell agricultural commodities to the public. A portion of the products offered for sale must include those grown or produced in South Carolina. Approved members will receive a 4’x3’ metal double-sided sign (pictured at right) and will be included on the website map and CRM listing.

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Name of Market(Required)

Market Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Market Physical Address (if different)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

County Where Market is Located(Required)

Contact Person(s)(Required)

Market Phone Number(Required)

Cell Phone Number(Required)

Email(Required)

Website

Facebook Handle

Instagram Handle

Certified SC Number(Required)

FSA Number(Required)

Months Open(Required)

Days/Hours Open(Required)

Check the principal farm products that you sell(Required)

Apples

Arugula

Asparagus

Basil

Beans (Snap, Pole, Variety)

Beef

Beets

Blackberries

Blueberries

Bok Choy

Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts

Butter Beans

Cabbage

Cantaloupe

Carrots

Cauliflower

Chicken

Cilantro

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Duck

Edamame

Eggplant

Eggs

Fennel

Figs

Fresh Cut Flowers

Garlic

Ginger

Goat

Gourds

Green Onions

Green Peanuts

Herbs

Honey

Kale

Kohlrabi

Lamb

Leeks

Lettuces

Microgreens

Milk

Muscadine Grapes

Mushrooms

Mustard Greens

Okra

Onions

Parsley

Peaches

Peanuts

Peas (Snap, Sugar)

Pecans

Peppers (Red, Green, Yellow)

Plums

Pork

Potatoes

Pumpkins

Radishes

Raspberries

Rutabagas

Squash (Yellow)

Strawberries

Sugar Cane

Sun Chokes

Sweet Corn

Sweet Potatoes

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turkey

Turnip Greens

Turnips

Turmeric

Vegetable Plant Starts

Watermelon

Zucchini

Other(s)

List other product(s) you sell

List all other non-agricultural or specialty food items you plan to sell at your market(Required)

List any additional agritourism services or attractions that you offer to the public (i.e. hayrides, farm festivals, corn mazes, etc.)(Required)

Accepted Methods of Payment (check all that apply)(Required)

Cash

Check

Debit/Credit

Farmer's Market Nutrition Program Vouchers

SNAP

WIC

Current Memberships (Check all that apply)(Required)

Member of the Certified SC Program | For membership info, visit certifiedsc.com

Member of South Carolina Agritourism Association | For membership info, visit scagritourism.org

Member of the South Carolina Specialty Crop Growers Association | For membership info, visit scspecialtycrop.com

Member of the South Carolina Association of Farmers Markets | For membership info, visit southcarolinafarmersmarkets.org

Member of the South Carolina Specialty Food Association | For membership info, visit shoplocalsc.org

Photographs of your roadside market facility must be included with your application. Include images of the structure used to display, sell, and store produce, entrances to the facility, driveways, parking, and signage.

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I hereby apply for membership in the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Certified Roadside Market Program. It is understood that membership is subject to the approval of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. Approval is based upon my establishment meeting the standards that relate to design, external and internal appearance, location, sanitation and cleanliness, product quality, fair and honest marketing practices and any other factors designed to promote traffic safety, fair marketing, roadside appearances and the promotion of South Carolina agricultural products. Inspectors of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture will make periodic inspections of the market and any failure to meet prescribed standards shall be sufficient cause for membership in the Certified Roadside Market Program to be revoked.

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AGREEMENT

The following AGREEMENT between the undersigned parties represents a clear understanding on the part of both parties toward the most successful and effective operation of the “Roadside Market Incentive Program” in South Carolina. The objects of the program as given in the Rules and Regulations are primarily to promote the sale of South Carolina farm products through reputable farm markets for increased confidence of the consuming public. Toward this end, the two parties agree as follows:
THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGREES:

THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGREES to furnish one sign—an official emblem designating that such person is a member of the “Roadside Market Incentive Program.” This sign is furnished with the understanding that the member will maintain the qualifications prescribed by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGREES to help promote, publicize and advertise the emblem of the association for benefit of the members, as the finances permit.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGREES to arrange for the periodic inspection of the products offered on the market by a qualified inspector and to regularly inspect the cleanliness and neatness of the Market, appearance and attitude of employees, and any other specifications which the South Carolina Department of Agriculture may require.

THE MEMBER AGREES:

THE MEMBER AGREES to accept the sign and any other South Carolina Department of Agriculture identification with the understanding that it is owned by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and may be withdrawn if the member does not maintain the standards for membership.
THE MEMBER AGREES not to alter, mutilate, or destroy any of the signs or other identification of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. The member must display the Certified Roadside Market sign that is provided by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. The member agrees to display signs in a manner approved by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and agrees to surrender the sign upon request by the Department of Agriculture.
THE MEMBER AGREES to cooperate with the inspector and with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture employees.

IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and by the member that this Agreement may be terminated for failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations covering the operation of the Roadside Market Incentive Program or any other state law applicable to this operation.

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Certified Roadside Market Rules & Regulations

Certified Roadside Market Information

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Certified Roadside Market Program was established in 1972, the first official roadside market program in the state.

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