NCGA Membership Applications

Thanks for your interest in vending at NCGA Farmers' Markets! Applications are always open for Ag vendors, and we accept Non-Ag vendors for our weekday markets on a rolling basis, depending on available space. Non-Ag vendor applications for the Arcata Market open in mid February each year, with a March 1st deadline.

Notes:
  • The Non-Ag application window is now closed for the Arcata Plaza 2026 Season.
  • New Non-Ag vendors: Please do not fill out the application forms if they have not been shared with you directly by NCGA.
  • Applications may take up to two weeks to process.​

Application Process

  1. All vendors must register and apply on Manage My Market for each NCGA market they plan to attend.* (Tutorial for how to set up a Manage My Market Profile.)
  2. All vendors must also fill out the additional NCGA application form.
  3. All Prepared Food & Grocery Vendors must also fill out an ingredient sourcing form and upload to your Manage My Market profile licenses section.
*Vendors for Miranda and Shelter Cove do not need to complete step 1. These markets do not use Manage My Market.
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If you run into any issues with the application process, please reach out to Katherine or Courtney and we'll figure it out.

​While digital applications are much easier, faster, and preferred for us to process, you may also request a paper application.

Application Resources:

You may download and fill out these forms. The forms are also linked in Manage My Market.
​Please upload applicable forms for your business to the licenses section of your Manage My Market profile.

All Members:
  • Membership Checklist: See all the basics you need to attend NCGA Farmers' Markets. 
  • Arcata Business License: This is a blank application primarily for new applicants.  If you already have a business license you should receive a renewal form with your member packet.  Use this form if you have misplaced your renewal.  Don't forget to sign before sending in!​
  • NCGA Resource Guide: Unsure about everything our programs have to offer, and which staff members to speak to about what? Check out our new member resource guide. 
  • Farmers' Market Rules and Regulations
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Agricultural Members:
  • Non-Certified Ag Affidavit: Use this form if you are selling a non-certified ag product, like meat or dairy.  This must be turned in to NCGA like a Certified Producer's Certificate. 
  • Second Producer: Use this form if you are an Agricultural Member who has a second agricultural producer listed on your Certified Producer's Certificate, or if you are listed on another producer's CPC.

Non-Agricultural Members: