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If you'd like to be a vendor at one of our markets, please follow these steps: 

1. Carefully review the Rules & Regulations and read the Registration forms.
2. Then call 707 263-6076 or email the market manager at sieber61@msn.com with any questions and to make sure there is space available.
3. Please read the rules before signing the vendor registration form.Submit your Vendor Registration Form along with desired starting dates. A new application is required annually. When filling out on a mobile phone, scroll to bottom of form first and click continue.
4. Get your permits and certificates.  
5. See below for links. Copies of required documents must be given to management.
6. Certain documents such as CPCs, Nursery Permit, and any organic certification need to be posted at your booth as well.

Thank You!   

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Rules & Regulations:

You are responsible for abiding by these - your

signature on the registration form confirms agreement. 

• All Vendors must comply with State/County health and safety codes. 
• Signage All booths must have a name, identifying the farm or business, and prices must be marked, either on the product or on an easily legible sign. These signs can be handmade, on a chalkboard, whiteboard, or printed.
• Booth Fees are calculated based on the width of space occupied. For example: 6' and under $21/ 8' wide $25/ 10' wide $30.The CDFA requires a $2 fee from each vendor per market day. We include this in the booth fee and remit on your behalf.
• Cancellations of less than a week's notice will incur a fine equivalent to the booth fee. This fee may be waived at the manager's discretion.Regular attendance is requested unless previous arrangements have been made. 
• All Vendors should carry liability insurance naming LCFF as additional insured, plus vehicle insurance if driving into the market area.
• Confirm Attendance Items for the newsletter must be emailed to the manager 3 days before each market for inclusion. Vendors who missed a market or those not on a regular schedule must confirm in that time frame as well. 
  

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please be unloaded by 9:30 am. Set up must be completed by 9:45. 
• No breakdown until the market is closed, even if you sell out. Market hours are 10 am to 1 pm.
• All vendors must provide trash receptacles if selling items that create refuse. 
• Do not allow animals within 20’ of any food booth.
• Professional conduct is expected and actions construed as disparaging towards others at the market are prohibited and may be grounds for termination.
• Each vendor is responsible for complying with current sanitation and generally accepted best practices.

In Addition to the Above, the following rules apply to these different types of vendors:        

AG Vendors: Your sign also has to include the following information:Name of Business, Town and County of Production,plus a phrase to the effect of "We grow what we sell" / "We sell what we produce" in lettering that is legible from at least 10 feet away. 

*Each commodity is required to have a clear, easy-to-read identification sign with price per unit.

Producers are required to be familiar with the Small Farm Food Safety Guide . 

*Get your annual Certified Producer's Certificate (CPC) from the AG Commissioner in the County of production. It certifies that you produce what you sell,

*An embossed copy needs to be given to management every time a revision is made.

*The CPC has to be posted at your booth and is a requirement at all CFMs (legitimate farmers' markets) in California.

*To sell live plants you will need a Nursery Permit in addition to the CPC. The purpose of this is to keep track of diseases, invasive plants, and insects.

*To sell eggs you need an Egg Handler number, available from the State, and a CPC. Eggs need to be listed on your CPC.

*The word 'Organic' may not be used without registration in the County of production and the certificate has to be clearly posted as well.

Artists, Makers, & Crafters may only sell high-quality items of their own production. *Re-selling is not allowed at farmers' markets. All items must be made by the vendor to a substantial degree.

Food Purveyors & Food Vendors must be in possession of a Temporary Food Facility Permit from Environmental Health in Lake County.

*Ingredients and prices must be listed on packaging or posted near the product if sold in bulk.

*Re-selling is not allowed at farmers' markets. All items must be made by the vendor. This applies to all bottled/ canned beverages, besides water. 

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