Nothing particularly onerous. Just some basic housekeeping and Sonoma County rules at the bottom of this webpage. Read them and make sure you can comply. Then move on to step 2.
CLICK RIGHT HERE to go to our online Vendor Application Form. Fill it in. Upload your supporting documentation. Sign it. Pay the fee via the online interface. Make your way to step 4. If you prefer not use the online interface, see step 3.
Print out the application page at our ONLINE LINK. Fill it in. Get your copies of your supporting documentation together and mail them, along with your application and a $20 check made out to “Sonoma County Certified Farmers Market Group”, to:
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
You can also bring your materials in person, along with samples of your products, to the Santa Rosa market. We’d be pleased to meet you! Time now for step 4.
It won’t take too long, but understand that we’re working farmers like you, so our regularly scheduled monthly meetings are when we take care of new market business. You’ll be notified of our decision. If you’re accepted, we’ll go over the procedures for displaying and selling your wares.
Our website has all kinds of resources. Read up on our Vendors. Check out the different Markets and their locations and schedules. Visit our markets so you can get an idea of how things are arranged and what we generally expect. Talk to us!
Advance stall space reservations are required for all Markets. If a vendor reserves a space and fails to either cancel at least 24 hours previous or appear to do business on the Market Day, a fine equivalent to the minimum stall fee shall be assessed to the vendor.
Agricultural Vendors
Certified Producers Certificate (County Ag)
Non-Certified Agricultural Producers (County Health Dept. and County Ag)
Avocado Inspection Certification/Avocado Inspection Permit (County Ag)
Nursery Stock License (State CDFA Ag)
Organic: Registration and/or Certification
Cut Flowers/Gourds and other non-edible Ag Products: Vendors Permit
Wine: Alcoholic Beverage Control
Non-Agricultural Vendors
Ocean Fish: Fish and Game Licenses, Boat Registration, Commercial Permits, Dock Landing Receipts
Prepared Foods: County Department of Health Permit
Crafts: State Board of Equalization Sellers Permit, Fictitious Business Name when necessary
All Vendors
Copy of Driver’s License & Proof of Auto Insurance for Driver & Vehicle coming to market.