Logo
Home Farmers' Markets Eating in Season Building Community Join Our Team About Us

 

Membership

We have 2 categories for membership participants, both of which require approval from our Board of Directors. These categories are only for farmers and food vendors:


1. Member Participants

Membership fee is $100 annually.

If you are a farmer you need to provide us with:

  • an Agriculture Certificate from your county.
  • proof of General Liability Insurance
  • proof of Vehicle Insurance
  • scale registration
If you are food vendor you need to provide us with:
  • a Health Department Certificate for the commercial kitchen where the food is prepared
  • proof of general liability insurance for coverage of the product and booth.
  • proof of vehicle insurance
Additional information may be required:
  • by the Health Dept. for the booth or sampling
  • by Weights and Measures for packaging and labeling

2. Non-member Participants

Invited participants are not members of the CCCFM Association.

Non-membership fee is $25 annually.

Artisan / Crafter - all work must be handmade by the person selling the product. Artisans and crafters are selected for uniqueness of product and quality of design. Pictures are requested of artwork/craft. In addition, please provide us with:

  • a copy of your Resale Number
  • proof of vehicle insurance
Massage Therapists are invited on an as-needed basis. Please provide us with:

  • copies of training certificates
  • General Liability Insurance
  • business license
  • proof of vehicle insurance
  • copy of drivers licence

Renewal packets are mailed out annually in January to those who are returning for the new year.


3. Nonprofits / Community Resources

A free, limited space is available at each market to introduce your organization. You may schedule one day per month. Please provide us with a letter describing your:

  • organization non-profit ID number
  • fundraising goals
  • materials to be distributed

Your booth should :

  • be self-sufficient - bring everything you will need (table, chair, canopy, weights)
  • arrival time is 1 hour before the market opens

Groups with a political agenda are excluded. The policy is clear, the markets are a polictical free zone. We strive to provide our customers a pleasant shopping experience.

Would the major super markets allow you to set up in their stores?

Please download the Non-profit participation form (pdf file)

 



Home | Farmers' Market | Eating in Season | Building Community | Join Our Team | About Us | Contact Us

Contra Costa Certified Farmers' Markets (CCCFM Inc.), P.O. Box 23727, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-0727. Ph: (925) 431-8361
©2005 - CCCFM Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Design & Development by Aase White Design
Copyrights

Contact Us