{"id":2941,"date":"2023-05-12T17:45:16","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T17:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/?page_id=2941"},"modified":"2024-01-04T18:44:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T18:44:12","slug":"how-to-sell-produce-fresh-from-your-farm-or-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/how-to-sell-produce-fresh-from-your-farm-or-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell Produce Fresh from Your Farm or Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Airmart, we&#8217;re shortening the produce journey from farm to table by giving farmers the tools they need to sell directly to customers. Learn how to sell produce locally in California with these guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shelley-pauls-Zaiuy5dKeCk-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"how to sell produce\" class=\"wp-image-3053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shelley-pauls-Zaiuy5dKeCk-unsplash-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shelley-pauls-Zaiuy5dKeCk-unsplash-1-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selling produce legally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In California, you do not need a permit to sell the produce that you personally grow at home or on a farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/farms-on-airmart\/\">Farms of all sizes<\/a> sell produce on Airmart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oya Organics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catalan Family Farms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweet Girl Farms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baby Chavs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>180 Fruit Stand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narci Organics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set up your own Airmart shop to start selling produce directly to local customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.goairmart.com\/en\/welcome?utm_source=wordpress&amp;utm_medium=produce\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#6fc16d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start selling<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sell produce to grocery stores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can sell your produce to grocery stores or restaurants without any permits. Some buyers may ask you to show proof of completion for a food safety training course like <a href=\"http:\/\/postharvest.ucdavis.edu\/Certificate_Trainings\/Produce_Safety_Alliance_Grower_Training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sell produce wholesale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to sell produce wholesale, you will need a business license. Licensing requirements vary from city to city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can sell produce wholesale through <a href=\"https:\/\/group.goairmart.com\/en\/articles\/reseller_network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airmart&#8217;s reseller network.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to sell produce at farmer&#8217;s markets <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All farmer&#8217;s market vendors need a Certified Producer Certificate. You can apply for this certificate through <a href=\"https:\/\/cfm.cdfa.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this portal. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to start a CSA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/293336714_478771717582302_8191187190152678147_n-1024x855.jpg\" alt=\"how to start a csa\" class=\"wp-image-692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/293336714_478771717582302_8191187190152678147_n-1024x855.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/293336714_478771717582302_8191187190152678147_n-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/293336714_478771717582302_8191187190152678147_n-768x641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/293336714_478771717582302_8191187190152678147_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modesto and Marsha of Oya Organics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting a <a href=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/csa-box-subscriptions-delivery-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSA<\/a> is a great way to ensure everything you harvest will be sold. All community-supported agriculture programs (CSAs) must register with the CDFA and pay an annual fee. To apply for registration, fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdfa.ca.gov\/is\/i_&amp;_c\/pdfs\/CSAProducerRegistrationRemittanceForm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this form.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/csa-box-subscriptions-delivery-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airmart&#8217;s CSA feature<\/a> is an affordable option for farmers who want to offer online CSA subscriptions to their customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Produce certifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a number of certifications you can get for your produce to help it stand out.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organic: To have certified organic produce, you must be registered with the <a href=\"https:\/\/organic.cdfa.ca.gov\/OrganicReg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDFA&#8217;s Organic Program.<\/a> You may grow &#8216;organic&#8217; produce, but without the registration, you cannot use the organic label.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturallygrown.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Naturally Grown<\/a>: This is a peer-review certification for farms that do not use chemicals or GMOs. It is not affiliated with the USDA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nongmoproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Non-GMO Project Verified<\/a>: The non-GMO certification is given by a nonprofit that is not affiliated with the USDA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucanr.edu\/sites\/CESonomaAgOmbuds\/Produce_Farming\/\">Selling Locally Grown Produce &#8211; Agriculture Ombudsperson (ucanr.edu)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing produce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Produce prices depend on seasonality, availability, and certifications. You can also factor in labor and production costs when pricing your produce. Keep in mind that you will likely sell produce to grocery stores and wholesalers at a discounted rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bay Area produce delivery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Airmart&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/group.goairmart.com\/en\/articles\/bay-area-food-delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bay Area delivery service<\/a> can deliver your fresh produce to customers, grocery stores, and restaurants. Our delivery drivers are trained in food safety and ready to handle delicate, temperature-sensitive items like fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shipping produce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nick-sarro-qydnkODHMo4-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"how to sell produce\" class=\"wp-image-3059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nick-sarro-qydnkODHMo4-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nick-sarro-qydnkODHMo4-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Produce must be shipped with care. Temperature control and moisture prevention are essential when shipping produce. You&#8217;ll want to ship your produce in thick foam containers surrounded by cooling packs and lots of padding in a corrugated, cardboard box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to mark each box with &#8220;Perishable \u2013 Keep Refrigerated,\u201d \u201cFragile,\u201d and \u201cFood Contents.\u201d You will also need to write a description of the box contents on the shipping label. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Airmart&#8217;s shipping integration will give you affordable rates for fast shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shippingschool.com\/how-to-ship-fresh-produce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shipping School<\/a> for an in-depth produce shipping guide. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For more selling guides, check out these blogs:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/where-to-sell-microgreens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Sell Microgreens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goairmart.com\/articles\/how-to-sell-mushrooms-not-the-magic-ones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Sell Mushrooms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size aligncenter\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.227), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.goairmart.com\/en\/welcome?utm_source=wordpress&amp;utm_medium=produce\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#6fc16d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start selling<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Airmart, we&#8217;re shortening the produce journey from farm to table by giving farmers the tools they need to sell directly to customers. 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