We have been getting a number of questions regarding vaccination status for farmers and farmers market managers and staff. This is what we are being told -
While the current schedule shows that front line grocery workers are in the current list, 1B, for vaccinations, it is up to the discretion of the vaccination site on whether they will consider market managers and staff as a part of this category. The suggestion is to go ahead and enroll for the vaccination using this link here.
This is the online screening tool that will determine eligibility and send you a list of sites you can contact for an appointment. When you go, you will need proof of your employment - a payroll stub, or some other documentation. For those who are volunteers, try using a letter from your board, sponsor, or from your vendors. You should also have a picture ID, like a driver’s license. The screening tool may indicate other required documentation. If your chosen site for a vaccine declines you, try another site.
I am also being told that farmers will be added to the 1B category in the near future. So you can follow the updates on that list here.
Remember that the pace of the vaccine distribution is limited, so even if you find a site that will recognize farmers markets as grocery workers, you may find you will need to wait a bit for the vaccine to be available.