FARMERS & PRODUCERS

Current Producers:

To access the Producer How-To Guide, Node Maps, and other resources LOGIN TO THE FARMERS PORTAL

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New Producers:

Have questions about becoming a producer? Call our office at (707) 467-3238 or email us at MendoLakeFoodHub@ncoinc.org.

Food Hub Manager – Haerah Baird – (707)367-7054 – hbaird@ncoinc.org

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NEW PRODUCER APPLICATION

STEP 1: Complete and submit the application

The application should take only a few minutes to complete.

• Download a fillable PDF application (LINK)
• Need a printed application? Call or email to coordinate.

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STEP 2: Gather documents to submit with your application

1. Current Certified Producer’s Certificate (Required) – County Office of Agriculture

• Mendocino County Agriculture Office: 890 North Bush St. in Ukiah, CA, 95482  |  (707) 234-6830
• Lake County Agriculture Office: 883 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport, CA, 95453   |   (707) 263-0217

2. Current Approved Source Permit (may be waived with Organic Certification)

• Program information & registration page (LINK)

3. Completed W-9 (Required)

Note: You only need to list the farm business name under “Business Name” if your farm is the bank account holder.

• W-9 form (.pdf) (LINK)

4. Certifications for Growing Practices (Optional)

• CCOF Certification (LINK)
• CDFA Organic Registration (LINK)
• Mendocino Renegade Certification (LINK)

5. Marketing and Promotional Materials (Optional)

We want to promote your farm! Photos of your farm, farm staff, produce/products, logo, and other marketing collateral may be featured on our social media campaign or website.

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STEP 4: Submit your COMPLETE packet with ALL the required documents. Here are some ways to submit: