Our practices are an extension of our farmers’ and ranchers’ practices. Bringing clarity and transparency to what you buy at the market is our top priority. Our policies are strict as the only producer- verified market group in town, we can assure you that vendors are honestly bringing the fruits of their labors and using the practices they tout to shoppers. Shoppers at Mueller and Lakeline markets will be able to read up on vendors’ growing practices in a market binder that describes each vendor’s pest control and other growing practices. This does not mean you will not need to continue to ask questions of your farmer/rancher, but this will help you understand who is farming sustainably at all times and who relies on integrated pest management and when and why they may use herbicides or pesticides. If we find a farmer who is not immediately transparent about their growing practices they will be a asked to leave our markets.