These are just some of the ideas of animals and items that are allowed to be bartered. Remember that animals/livestock must be contained or restrained, and vendors must provide food, water containers and shade for them.
Medium to small livestock including goats, sheep, rabbits, small swine, calves, etc
Note: Rabbits and piglets must be 8 weeks old by the date of the Faire- may not specifically be posted in the Facebook group prior to 8 weeks- you may post generic posts- "I will be bringing rabbit kits, chicks, and a goat kid to the Faire"
Large livestock by special arrangement only at Edelweiss Ranch (please email us to ask at farmbarterfaire@gmail.com) due to limited space including large swine, cattle, horses, camelids (alpacas, llamas), etc
Young livestock (except for rabbits and piglets) must either be weaned at a reasonable age OR be stated to be bottle babies
Small pocket pets such as guinea pigs, reptiles, etc
Dogs/puppies and cats/kittens- herding breeds, livestock protection breeds, farm dogs and mousing cat breeds are acceptable- pet breeds are not
Note: Kittens and puppies must be 8 weeks old by the date of the Faire- may not specifically be posted in the Facebook group prior to 8 weeks- you may, however, post generic posts- "I will be bringing barn kittens, chicks, and a goat kid to the Faire"
Dogs and puppies must be flea and ringworm free, kept off the ground at all times and have proof of vaccination- please see our Rules and Regulations
Livestock feed, cages, coops, hutches, runs, tanks, nesting boxes, small incubators, brooders, feed containers, water containers, etc
Books related to farming, gardening, livestock, etc
Labeled crop starts, plants, bulbs and/or seeds (please label them, providing as much information as possible)
Home-grown produce
Home-canned goods including preserves, produce, honey
Home-made goods including soaps, textiles, baked goods, etc
New and gently-used canning supplies and equipment