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Apply to sell produce you grow at a certified farmers’ market
Become a certified producer to sell your produce at any Certified Farmers’ Market (CFM) in California.
What to know
You need a business license
Make sure you have a registered business before you start. You will need your business account number.
To sell at a farmers' market
You will need to become a Certified Producer. Click here to learn more.
You need to get approved by the manager of the specific markets you are interested in.
What to do
1. Apply for a Certified Producer Certificate (CPC)
You need a Certified Producer Certificate from the California Department of Food and Agriculture issued by the County Agricultural Commissioner in the county where the produce was grown
2. If you are growing in San Francisco you will need to get an inspection from an Agricultural Inspector
We will review your application and contact you to set up an inspection.
Supporting information
Special cases
If you weigh your produce
Next steps
You need to apply to each farmers' markets you want to sell at. You must comply with the requirements specified in 3 CA ADC § 1392.4
Visit this page for a list of current CFMs
Get help
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What to know
You need a business license
Make sure you have a registered business before you start. You will need your business account number.
To sell at a farmers' market
You will need to become a Certified Producer. Click here to learn more.
You need to get approved by the manager of the specific markets you are interested in.
What to do
1. Apply for a Certified Producer Certificate (CPC)
You need a Certified Producer Certificate from the California Department of Food and Agriculture issued by the County Agricultural Commissioner in the county where the produce was grown
2. If you are growing in San Francisco you will need to get an inspection from an Agricultural Inspector
We will review your application and contact you to set up an inspection.
Supporting information
Special cases
If you weigh your produce
Next steps
You need to apply to each farmers' markets you want to sell at. You must comply with the requirements specified in 3 CA ADC § 1392.4
Visit this page for a list of current CFMs