Local Direct Vendor Program
Looking for a direct-to-consumer market to sell your products year round?
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Interested in being a part of a community of like-minded small businesses who are creating a thriving local economy?
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Looking to grow your sales in a supportive environment?
JOIN US!
WE CURRENTLY HAVE 59 LDV MEMBERS SELLING WITH US!
Thatcher, Ursa Major Candles - Bethlehem, NH
Mark & Chelsea, Mystical Mountain Maple Syrup - North Stratford, NH
Sam, Trillium Beans & Bars - Bethlehem, NH
Heidi, Northwinds Farm - North Stratford, NH
Sally, Pratt Berry Farm - Lancaster, NH
How it works…
LDVs are provided space in our Marketplace to sell their products at a retail price that fits their business plan.
Sales and inventories are tracked through our POS system.
A monthly service fee is charged through a 80/20 commission basis. The LDV makes 80% of total sales income generated from their product and Taproot retains 20% on all sales of products, which goes toward Marketplace operations.
LDV Program Product Guidelines:
Food and Farm Products (your products must align with one of the following):
Products must be raised, grown, or harvested by the LDV.
Value added products must:
a. be made from ingredients the LDV raises, grows, or harvests themselves; OR
b. be made with the LDV's product as the primary ingredient; OR
c. be made from ingredients that are locally raised, grown, or harvested from within 100 miles.
3. Products are made from whole, unprocessed ingredients.
Non-food Products:
Products must be handmade by the vendor using either repurposed, reused, or raw materials.
“[Taproot Marketplace] has been an essential piece to our farm business puzzle. The energy [staff] puts into the organization is unrivaled. Yes, for the community member who shops there, but what makes [Taproot] stand out is the dedication and care given to the local producers. [Taproot] prioritizes both sides of our local food system. That support allows us to plan properly for the store going into our production season. And in many ways, [Taproot] feels like a second home to Prospect Farm, as we can trust we are being thoughtfully represented while we are working out in the field”