The Certified Farmers' Market program was created in 1977 and enables California Agricultural Producers to directly market their agricultural products to consumers. In Orange County, Certified Farmers Markets provide local consumers a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, eggs, plants and cut flowers.
What is the Certified Farmers Market Program?
The Certified Farmers Market is a place where California farmers can sell what they grow directly to consumers. It gives growers and customers a chance to interact with each other and provides the public with convenient access to fresh high-quality California-grown produce. Farmers benefit by having another outlet to market their commodities, avoiding the middle man expenses associated with a commercial preparation of products, and being able to sell specialty products more easily. Certified Farmers Markets are also enjoyable community events that bring in a variety of other small businesses, such as jewelry and craft vendors, prepared food sellers, and musicians.
How do we certify agricultural producers?
Orange County certified producers range from backyard growers to large scale farmers. We certify growers of fruits, vegetables, nuts, honey, eggs, nursery stock, and cut flowers. During a certification inspection, an agricultural inspector visits the farmer’s growing grounds, taking note of what is being grown and its condition. With the information collected, our office issues Certified Producer’s Certificates detailing what commodities the inspector has seen growing and at what quantity, the approximate expected yield, and the expected harvest season.
What do we inspect at Certified Farmers Markets?
During a Certified Farmers Market inspection, our principal objective is to verify that each vendor has been certified as growing each agricultural product brought to market. The Certified Producer’s Certificate is the most important regulatory tool we have at the market, especially since we have growers from all over California selling at our local farmer's markets. We check the products being sold, taking into account quality, season, and growing location to ensure that the commodities offered for sale were indeed grown by the producer. We also verify organic produce by examining organic registration documents issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Thank you for supporting local agriculture. In light of COVID-19 this list is subject to change without notice, so please check back regularly. For more information regarding food safety and Covid-19 please see Orange County’s Food Safety Home Page explore OCFoodInfo.com
SUNDAY
Laguna Niguel CFM
query_builder 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
27241 La Paz Rd. Laguna Niguel. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Michi Ward phone (949) 301-9180 email ocfb@sbcglobal.net explore lagunaniguelfarmersmarket.com/
San Clemente Village CFM
query_builder 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Avenida Del Mar & Seville, San Clemente. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Rick & Sandy Heil phone (949) 361-0764 email rheil1111@cox.net
Newport Beach CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Base of the Newport Pier, McFadden Square, Newport Beach. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Mark Anderson phone (310) 699-6134 email SproutsofPromise@gmail.com explore farmermark.com/newportbeach
Local Harvest Garden Grove CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Historic Main Street at Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Lee Ostendorf phone (562) 449-9299 email leeostendorf@charter.net
Orange County Great Park CFM
query_builder10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sand Canyon/Marine Way, Irvine. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Mary Ann Senske phone (949) 724-7403 email ocgpfm@verizon.net explore www.cityofirvine.org/
Ladera Ranch CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Founders Park, 28275 Avendale Blvd, Ladera Ranch. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Todd Stearns phone (949) 436-1868 email todd.stearns@yahoo.com email info@laderaranchochamber.org
TIANGUIS CFM - Opens February 7, 2021
query_builder8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1621 Alton Pkwy/ Redhill Ave. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Neri Amenta & Evelyn Amenta email tianguismarket@yahoo.com
TUESDAY
Placentia CFM
query_builder4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Placentia Town Center, Yorba Linda Blvd/N. Kraemer, Yorba Linda. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Mary Ann Senske phone (949) 724-7403 email ocgpfm@verizon.net explore www.placentia.org/
Santa Ana Civic Center CFM
query_builder3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
301 East 3rd. (City Parking Lot), Santa Ana. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Joseph Toledo phone (310) 776-8097 email Nativeharvestevents@gmail.com
Irvine Regional Park CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Michi Ward phone (949) 301-9180 email ocfb@sbcglobal.net explore www.ocfarmbureau.org/
Seal Beach Village CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Westminster Blvd & Seal Beach Blvd. Seal Beach. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Aldo Flores phone (714) 852-0055 email aldoflores18@gmail.com
Surf City Nights Downtown Street Fair CFM
query_builder5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Main St & Olive, Huntington Beach. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Jaime Strong phone (949) 295-3851 email surfcitynights@hbdowntown.com
WEDNESDAY
Fullerton CFM
query_builder8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
353 W. Commonwealth Ave. in the Library parking lot, Fullerton. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Mona Amoon phone (714) 871-5304 email mgamoon@hotmail.com, explore www.cityoffullerton.com/
Tustin CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
3rd & El Camino, Tustin. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Trish Harrison phone (949) 301-9180 email ocfb@sbcglobal.net, explore www.ocfarmbureau.org
THURSDAY
Downtown Anaheim CFM
query_builder11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
205 Center Street Promenade, Anaheim. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Alona Scott phone (714) 496-6096 email alona@downtownanaheim.com explore www.downtownanaheim.com/
Costa Mesa CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Trish Harrison phone (949) 301-9180 email ocfb@sbcglobal.net explore www.ocfarmbureau.org/
Fullerton Downtown CFM
query_builder4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (open from April to October)
121 E. Wilshire Ave. between Pomona & N. Harbor Blvd. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Richard Veloz phone (714) 738-5353 email rveloz@cityoffullerton.com explore www.cityoffullerton.com/
Brea CFM - Opening in March 2021
query_builder3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
135 South State College Blvd. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Michi Ward phone (949) 301-9180 email ocfb@sbcglobal.net
FRIDAY
Laguna Hills CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
El Toro Rd & Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Trish Harrison phone (949) 301-9180 email ocfb@sbcglobal.net explore www.ocfarmbureau.org/
Farmakis Farms CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Tom Farmakis phone (949) 364-1270 email farmakisfarms@gmail.com explore https://farmakisfarms.com/
SATURDAY
Buena Park Farmers' Marketplace
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
La Palma/Stanton, Sears Parking Lot, Buena Park. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Lee Ostendorf phone (562) 449-9299 email leeostendorf@charter.net
Cypress CFM
query_builder10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
4505 Katella Ave. (Katella & Lexington), Cottonwood Church Parking Lot 6C, Cypress. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Joanna Davis phone (818) 699-6204 email enrichedfarms@gmail.com explore www.enrichedfarms.com/
Corona Del Mar CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Marguerite & Pacific Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Rick Heil phone (949) 933-8259 email rheil1111@cox.net
Dana Point CFM
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Pacific Coast Hwy. & Golden Lantern, Dana Point. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Steven Crossen phone (949) 573-5033 email steve@stevecrossen.com
Irvine CFM
query_builder8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bonita Canyon & Turtle Ridge, Mariners Church parking lot, Irvine. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Trish Harrison phone (949) 301-9180 email ocfb@sbcglobal.net explore www.ocfarmbureau.org/
Orange Homegrown Farmers & Artisans Market
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
303 West Palm Avenue, Orange. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Megan Penn phone (714) 397-4699 email mpennohg@gmail.com explore www.orangehomegrown.org/
SoCo CFM, Costa Mesa
query_builder9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3315 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Mark Anderson phone (310) 699-6134 email SproutsofPromise@gmail.com explore www.farmermark.com/
Laguna Beach CFM
query_builder8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
521 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach. Click placehere for directions.
supervisor_account Michi Ward phone (949) 301-9180 email ocfb@sbcglobal.net explore www.ocfarmbureau.org/
