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  • From: "Steve Sando" <steve AT mrlucky.com>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Re: Farmers' Mkt.Vending Rules
  • Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 09:08:00 -0800

----- Original Message -----
From: <rjweeks70 AT comcast.net>
> It's worth noting here that at least in California, farmer's markets are
certified by the state, and each grower who sells at markets much have a
"producer's certificate" from your local county ag department stating
what/where/how much you grow of each item.
>
> Markets are inspected at least once a year. This is my second year and
I've seen inspectors three times at three different markets, so they do try
and keep things regulated. Still, I don't think they inspect your actual
farm to see if you're growing what your certificate says.

It depends on your county, in California. My ag commish physically comes out
and checks the farm. One county over they come out and literally count each
plant. And in another nearby county you just phone it in and they mail you
your cert. I see my ag guy a lot at my local markets but I think it's
because it's so social and such an important part of the community. Plus the
ag dept has a booth.

The interesting thing is the further away the county is from actual ag
production, the tighter the ag commisioner. Rural ag people seem to be a
little more relaxed. That's a genralization but it strikes me as true.

Now with California's fiscal crunch, I wonder how things are going to
change. I hear that certs are going to start costing $60 (from free). My
local market pays for scale certification but I understand that fee went up
as well.

Steve

Rancho Gordo
New World Specialty Food
www.ranchogordo.com





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