Apply to be a Farmer at
ABBOT KINNEY'S CFM
We are actively recruiting farmers to sell at the new Abbot Kinney Certified Farmers Market. If you are interested, please send a copy of our application (click here to download) to the email abbotkinneyfarmersmarket@gmail.com or or fill out the form bellow, along with your producer's certificate and any other applicable supporting documents.
This page is for Farmers, Ranchers and Fishers who wish to apply to participate as a certified agricultural or non-certified agricultural vendor at the Farmers Markets.
Farmers must be certified by the Department of Food and Agriculture from the county where the products are grown or raised and must have a current Certified Producers Certificate.
Farmer participation rates are $10 (10x10canopy) or 5% of gross sales, whichever is greater +$7 ($2 state legislative fee and $5 Westminster School Charity Donation).
Farmers may apply with agricultural products (fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, nuts, honey, flowers) and non-certifiable agricultural products (meats, poultry, eggs, dairy products, aqua-culture, and wild caught fish).
All products must be grown in California in accordance with the Direct Marketing Guidelines.
Click here to visit the California Department of Food and Agriculture website.
All vendors are responsible for compliance with the Health Code Requirements for Community Events in Los Angeles County. Click here to visit the Los Angeles County Health Department document.
All participants must comply with the Abbot Kinney Certified Farmers Market Rules, Regulations and Policy Guide. Click here to Download.
If you need additional assistance please call (310) 435-9767 or (310) 756-2471.
Online Application
Farmer Application
Required documentation that may be necessary depending on what your product is:
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As proof of producership, certified producers, where applicable, shall obtain and submit copies of the following documentation with their application form:
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A copy of an embossed Certified Producers' Certificate (CPC) listing Los Angeles County as an "Authorized County" (Second Certificate requirements reference section 2.2.6)
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All leases and agreements between market participants and third parties
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Map of growing ground with supporting photographs
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Apiary registration (if selling honey)
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Avocado exemption permit or proof of inspection (if selling avocados)
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Organic registration and certification
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Annual health permit for processing facility (if selling processed agricultural products)
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Meat, Poultry & Dairy
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Milk Permit
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Farm Inspection Report
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Grade A (or B) permit for milk production
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Tuberculosis Test Record for animals
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Producers/Handlers/Processors Application and Registration
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Producers of Fish and Shellfish
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California Department of Health Services Shellfish Growing Area Certificate
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Proof of control over the pond or waters
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State of California Department of Health Services Food and Drug Branch Shellfish Handling and Marketing Certificate
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Wild-Caught Fish and Shellfish
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DMV Boat registration
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Commercial California fishing license issued by the California Department of Fish and Game
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Boat registration issued by the California Department of Fish and Game
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Processors and Handlers Permit issued by the California Department of Fish and Game.
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Landing Receipts
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Vehicle Permit issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Health