Vendor Forms
Ruston Farmers' Market Rules and Regulations
Ruston Farmers' Market Application for 2009
Vendor Contact Information
Looking for information on our Farmers and Vendors? Want to know how to find them, where their farm stands are, what they have ready?
Mack’s Tomatoes and Produce
Mack, his son Michael, and Michael’s wife Y’lane
630 Cherry St, Pioneer, LA 712766
H: 318 428-4173 C: 318 282-6844
They are done for the 2009 season but will be back with us next spring.
paul Becnel's Citrus Nursery & Orchard
Paul Becnel
Citrus trees and a variety of citrus
14117 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
504-656-2497
504-912-8838
Wilson Seafood
Scott Wilson and son
Fresh Gulf Shrimp
“We Deliver”
504-982-9292
B&G Produce
Brian Chicola and his grandmother
318-251-9701
Dye Produce
Joe and Barbara Dye
Mer Rouge, LA
318-647-3686
They are through for the season but may be back with jams and jellies on special occasions.
Sadler Farms
Keith Sadler
2017 Riser Rd, Ruston, LA 71270
318-251-0247
Garlic, fresh and dried, as well as horse hay
Jarrell’s Specialty Foods & Catering
Larry Jarrell
128 East Ridge Terrace, Ruston, LA, 71270
318-255-4697
Rough Edge Gardens, Natural Gardening
Jerrel Huey and Dave Sasser
215 Rough Edge Rd, Ruston, LA 71270
318-251-3830 or 318-255-5103
Call anytime to see what’s available. They’ll continue to have squash, cukes, eggplants, and banana peppers. Soon to have purple hull peas and green beans
Stovall Farms
Ashley and Adam Stovall
574 Sherrill Rd, Athens, LA 71003
318-548-6629 or 318-548-3081
They are through for summer but are planting for the fall market.
Thompson’s Peach Farm
Louie Thompson
2195 Hwy 144, Calhoun, LA 71225
Shed: 318-644-0854
Home: 318-768-3003
They’ll continue to have peaches until September.
Yak’s Nursery Farm
Albin Yakaboski
Hwy 33 south of Farmerville
318-368-4546
Peaches, ice cream, nursery plants, peas, seasonal produce. Open as conditions permit.
Coker Produce
Marilyn and Wayne Coker
Choudrant, LA
318-255-6872
They’ll continue to have some seasonal produce such as squash, cukes, okra, eggplant, and peppers.
Evans’ Eden Fruit Farm
James Evans
Ruston, LA
318-251-9992
Muscadine’s will be coming soon
“From the Artist’s Kitchen”
Sarah Albritton
318-251-1508
The Gansville Herb Company
Buford Shively
Gansville, LA
318-648-6434
He is through for the 2009 season but will be back with us next spring.
Lilies & Grace, Handcrafted Goat Milk Soaps
Donna Henckle
Ruston, LA
318-255-9654
Soaps can be purchased at Ruston Restaurant and Catering Supply on Park Avenue
Coming soon: liliesandgracesoap.com
Petite Minx Handcrafted Jewelry
Monica Crowe
Information for Vendors
Among the stated goals of the Ruston Farmers' Market is to provide a direct-sales venue for Louisiana farmers, growers, and producers of local value-added products. We want to create a profitable market for our vendors that also provides high quality, fresh, and healthy food to our customers. In the service of this goal, any vendor wishing to participate in the Ruston Farmers' Market must read the rules and regulations as have been determined by our Executive Committee, in accordance with state laws and local ordinances, and in conference with our vendors and customers. It is also recommended that vendors review the appropriate sections of the Food Handling Guide referenced on the side bar. Prior to participation in the market vendors must submit a completed application to the Market Coordinator, Karen Pittman. Any questions concerning participation eligibility, the application process, or any of the rules should be directed to:
Karen Pittman, Market Coordinator
1059 Chandler Road
Ruston, LA 71270
kkblubonnet62@yahoo.com
318-251-3479