LAKE COUNTY 
FARMERS' FINEST 
A Nonprofit Organization  


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If you'd like to be a vendor at one of our markets, please carefully review the Rules & Regulations and the Registration forms.


  1. Then call 707 263-6076 or email Cornelia, the market manager - sieber61@msn.com to make sure there is space available,
  2. Email or mail your Vendor Registration Form.
  3. Get your permits and certificates. See below for links. Copies of required documents must be given to management. CPC and any organic certification must also be posted at your booth.

Thank You!   

  


IMPORTANT STUFF:
  • LCFF is a non profit organization run by Lake County Farmers. Stall/booth fees are used to cover management of the markets, insurance and overhead.
  • Our main purpose is to support Agriculture in Lake County and to provide access to fresh food for our community.
  • Priority is given to vendors growing food, then to those who create value added products from agricultural produce, and finally everyone else.
  • Out-of -County Agricultural Producers are invited to round out market availability and with prior approval from market manager.
  • Artists, Crafters, and Food Purveyors may only sell high quality items of their own production.
  • Booth location is based on your space requirements, type of product, and general traffic flow. Manager has final say.
  • Certified producers, non-certified producers, arts & craft vendors, and food vendors are separated per state requirements.


CDFA REGULATIONS


The following are some of the newer CDFA ones:

  • All vendors must have clearly identifiable and displayed signage with their names or name of their business.
  • Each commodity is required to have a clear, easy to read identification sign with price per unit.
  • The CDFA requires a $2 fee from each vendor per market day, which will be collected along with the regular booth fee and remitted on your behalf.
  • Producers are required to be familiar with the Small Farm Food Safety Guide prior to obtaining their Producer's Certificate. 

Please read the application carefully before signing it.

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Basics


You are responsible for reading our entire 'Rules & Regulations'. Here are some of most important:

  • All Vendors must comply with State/County health and safety codes. 
  • All booths must have a name, identifying the farm or business, and prices must be clearly marked either on the product or on an easily legible sign.
  • AG Vendors: Your booth needs a sign with the following information - Name of Business, Town, County of Production- and a phrase to the effect of "We grow what we sell" / "We only sell what we make" in lettering that is legible from at least 10 feet away. These can be handmade or printed.
  • Get your annual Certified Producer's Certificate from the AG Commissioner in the County of production. It certifies that you produce what you sell, This has to be posted at your booth and is a requirement at all certified farmers' markets.
  • To sell live plants you will need a Nursery Permit in addition to the CPC. The purpose of this is to keep track of invasive plants and insects.
  • To sell eggs you need an Egg Handler number, available from the State and they need to be listed on your CPC.
  • The word 'Organic' may not be used without being registered and the certificate has to be posted.
  • Craft Vendors:  All items must be of good quality and substantially produced by the seller.
  • Food Vendors must get a Temporary Food Facility permit from Environmental Health. All menu items require approval from Market Manager including all bottled/canned beverages besides water.


Forms, Documents, 
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