Our policies.

Non-discrimination policy

The Orcas Island Farmers Market (OIFM) will not discriminate against, otherwise unfairly treat, or refuse service to any customer, vendor, independent contractor, visitor, resident, participant or any other individual who attends an OIFM event based on such factors as race, sex, religion, national origin, creed, age, disability, or other protected class or characteristic established under any applicable federal, state or local statute or ordinance.

Sexual harassment policy

OIFM will not tolerate, by its employees or agents, any form of sexual harassment of customers, vendors, independent contractors, visitors, residents, participants or any other individual who attends an OIFM event, nor harassment based on opposition to discrimination or participation in complaint proceedings. OIFM will not retaliate against anyone who complains of harassment or participates in an investigation.

Complaints may be brought to any OIFM board member. OIFM pledges prompt, thorough and impartial investigations; any alleged harasser will have no control over the investigation, and the EEOC’s guidance is used to guide the process.

Email, internet & electronic communications

OIFM provides email and internet access to its employees solely to conduct market business. Confidentiality of email on the OIFM system should not be assumed, and OIFM may review messages sent over its system. Messages or material that are intimidating, hostile, offensive or discriminatory are prohibited.

Website & form privacy

Information you send through this site’s forms is used only to respond to you, process your application or donation, or send the newsletter you asked for.

Questions? Email orcasislandfarmersmarket@gmail.com.