New Encinitas Farmers Market
The New Encinitas Farmers' Market IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A NEW LOCATION. WE
CLOSED THE FLORA VISTA LOCATION AS OF 11/29/09. When we relocate we will have
openings in every category. PLEASE GET ON OUR EMAIL WAITING LIST SO THAT WE CAN
KEEP YOU INFORMED. Below is good general info on how to get ready to sell at markets.

VENDOR CATEGORIES
There are 5 different categories of Vendors at the New Encinitas Farmers' Market. Each category has
its own requirements:
1) PRODUCE - Certified Produce, Flower, and Plant Vendors
2) FOOD - Hot, Cold and Packaged Food Vendors
3) CRAFTS - Arts and Crafts Vendors - 75%+ handcrafted
4) BUSINESS - Products or Services
5) INFO - Non-profit, Social or Civic organizations

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Vendors are required to have the following listed documents. All documents must be current and a
current copy of each document must be provided to the Farmers’ Market Manager before selling can
begin in the Market. Current certificates, licenses, etc. that pertain to you as a vendor must be
displayed in your stall before you begin, and during, selling each week at the market.

All Vendors:
Every Vendor is required to have the following documents in my files:
Vendor Application & Approved Items List
Signed Vendor Agreement Signature Page
Signed Hold Harmless Agreement
In addition, Permanent Vendors (once you decide you are staying permanently) are required to have
Comprehensive Liability Insurance, including Products Liability, for $1,000,000 (one million dollars)
per occurrence. The necessary additional insured paragraph is on the Hold Harmless Agreement.
A possible insurance carrier: www.specialtyinsuranceagency.com/vendor-insurance.html

Also, each category of Vendor has specific requirements. I also need copies of these documents in
my files:
1) PRODUCE
Certified Producer Certificate.
Info here: www.sdcounty.ca.gov/reusable_components/images/awm/Docs/cfm_cpcapp.pdf
Avocados - Certificate, if selling Avocados
Organic Producers - Independent Certification as an Organic Grower
Organic Producers - California Organic Registration
Plants and Flowers - Resale License:
Application info here at the State Board of Equalization: www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm

2) FOODS
Temporary Food Facility Permit
Food Handlers Card
Vehicle Sticker to Carry Open Food
These permits are obtained from the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health:
www.sdcounty.ca.gov/deh/food/pdf/publications_specevent_vendor.pdf

3) CRAFTS
Resale License
Application info here at the State Board of Equalization: www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm

4) BUSINESSES
Resale License for Products
Application info here at the State Board of Equalization: www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm   

5) INFORMATION
Non-profit Status

VENDOR FEES
Fees are paid at the end of each market to the onsite Market Manager. You will fill out paperwork
stating your total gross sales for the day. Your fee, in most cases, will depend on your sales. The
current fees to participate in the New Encinitas Farmers' market are:

Produce, Food and Crafts Vendors:
One space - $20 minimum up to $250 in sales. 8% fee for sales over $250.
Two spaces - $40 minimum up to $500 in sales. 8% fee for sales over $500.
Certified Growers add .60 cent fee per Certified Producers Certificate for each market
Business Vendors: $20 flat fee
Info (Non-Profit) Vendors: No fee.

READY?
Vendors: Once you have prepared yourself to sell...You can start right away...email me and let me
know that you are ready to start.

CHRISTY JOHNSON, Market Manager: rhythm_central@yahoo.com
New Encinitas
Farmers Market
Vendor Information