Sell at a Farmers’ Market
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INFORMATION FOR FARMERS AND VENDORS
The promotion, dissemination either orally or through print materials banners, cards, leaflets, brochure, or packaging of CSA’s or online websites for the purpose of stimulating or broadcasting sales outside of the market is strictly prohibited.
California Farmers’ Markets Association Rules and Regulations for Certified Farmers’ Markets
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New Applicant Cover letter – Best of 2011 (PDF)
2012 Certified Producer Application (PDF)
The Non Agricultural Producer Application period has closed for 2012
New Applicant Information for Non-Agricultural Producers: Suggested Steps to Get into Market
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INFORMATION FOR ENTERTAINERS / MUSICIANS
We are no longer accepting applications for entertainers/musicians. Please check back in September.
All music is scheduled annually in the Fall. Please contact us then for placement into CFMA’s farmers’ markets. All Market entertainment, including musicians, face painters, balloon artists, and others may apply with the Entertainer/Musician Application.
If you have questions, please contact Karen at CFMAmarketing@yahoo.com.
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INFORMATION FOR ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS
CFMA does not allocate space to arts and crafts in most of the markets. The only exception is at the Morgan Hill Farmers’ Market. If you are interested in joining the Make it, Bake it, Grow it program in Morgan Hill, please a completed application to our office. All arts and crafts must be made by the person selling them. There is absolutely no reselling at the farmers’ market.
2012 Application for Artists and Artisans (PDF)
The CFMA Story
The California Farmers’ Markets Association is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation providing Certified Farmers’ Markets for the Bay Area since 1994.
“Certified Farmers Markets” and “Certified Producers” are certified and regulated by State of California law.
It is illegal for farmers to buy and re-sell agricultural products at a Certified Farmers Market.
A Certified Farmers’ Market may only be operated by a local government, a certified producer or a non-profit organization.