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Thank you for your interest in All Bay Farmers’ Market Association. ABFMA operates three California Certified Farmers’ Markets, which can provide farmers or food producers with the opportunity to sell their products directly to the public. The continued success of thriving community markets depends on the participation of people like you!

New to ABFMA and wish to apply to participate in one of our markets? Complete the Interest Form first.

Non Agricultural Application to Sell, Agricultural Application to Sell and Market Rules & Regulations

Please be familiar with the ABFMA Rules & Regulations.

FAQ

CERTIFIED PRODUCERS

What do I need to become a produce vendor at an ABFMA market?
All certified producers need to obtain an agricultural permit (CPC) issued by the county where the farm is located. The CPC must list the county where the market is located (i.e., if you are selling at the Alamo Farmers’ Market, Contra Costa County must be listed as a county on your CPC). All certified producers need to provide their CPC number on the ABFMA application. Vendors wanting to sell organic produce will need to also provide a copy of the organic certification including the company issuing said certification.
I have fruit trees on my home property but I don’t have a CPC, can I still sell at the market?
No. All ABFMA markets are California Certified Farmers' Markets which means that ALL produce (and any related items) must be California grown as certified by the California Department of Agriculture. NO EXCEPTIONS.

FOOD VENDORS (TFF’S)

What do I need to become a vendor?

All non-agriculture food vendors are required to make and store their products and materials in an approved commercial kitchen (with exception of cottage food permitted kitchens). Health permits are issued by the local Health Department where the specific market is located with initial paperwork to be submitted initially by ABFMA.

Are Cottage Food Permitted Kitchens Allowed?

Yes, ABFMA follows the California State guidelines for all cottage food kitchens and works with individual agencies for the issuing counties for all markets.

ALL VENDORS

Does ABFMA provide any equipment or do I provide my own?
Vendors are responsible for all necessary equipment as none is provided by ABFMA. You must also have a banner with the Company name, contact info, county or city the business is located in and any applicable permits which must be posted for public viewing.
How often do I need to attend?
ABFMA requires a cancelation notice of at least 48-hours prior to the start of a market. Failure to notify can result in a “no/late notice” (as referenced in ABFMA’s Market Rules & Regulations. Please contact your market manager directly to cancel AND make sure to receive confirmation from manager via text.
What if there is bad weather?

ABFMA operates rain or shine. If a market is cancelled due to extreme weather conditions or issues of safety, your market manager will notify you.