Non-Agrigultural Food Purveyor

Application Period: Jan-March, annually. New Vendors will be added after the application process is closed on March 31, 2025.

Submit application to cafarmersmkts@gmail.com *Please make sure to include pictures of your product and stall set up. There is absolutely no reselling at the farmers’ market.

TIPS TO GET YOUR NON-AGRICULTURAL FOODS INTO THE FARMERS' MARKET

• Step 1: Develop a line of food.
All prepared foods must be juried before sales at the Market. Make sure your foods and their packaging are something you are proud to present!
• Step 2: Have a Commercial Kitchen, or locate one you can rent.
All Non-Agricultural products are required by law to be manufactured in a certified commercial kitchen.
• Step 3: Visit Markets you are interested in
Do your research to find which markets have the crowd and demographics that fit your product. Crowd count information is not available. It is best to go to the market as a customer for a few weeks to determine potential demand for your product.
• Step 4: Develop Food Safety Handling Plan
You and all of your employees must be trained and follow your food safety plan.
• Step 5: Submit a complete application to CFMA
• Step 6: Acceptance into a Market
CFMA does not guarantee placement into specific markets. If you are accepted into a market which is not your first choice, CFMA looks forward to becoming acquainted with you at our other market locations. By establishing a relationship with California Farmers’ Markets Association, and providing a pleasant, responsible, and professional work experience your chance of being selected for a market of higher demand will increase. Then when there is an opening for your kind of product, your chance of being selected increases.
• Step 7 Buy Health Permits, and Supplies
Please do not obtain a health permit prior to this point. Health permits cannot be refunded. When you’ve been accepted into a market, you can safely make the investment into the necessary health permits and market equipment such as canopies, tables, safety devices, etc.
• Step 8: Come to Market
Sell your product and have fun!