Doe anyone know where I can get info on how to set up a booth at a farmers market in los angeles?

Question

I want to sell homemade veggie food and pastries but don't know where to start. First, do I need a food handler certification or something similar? Do i need a business license? I am totally clueless and new at this, any advice is welcome. If there are any web sites I can visit, please send me the http address.Thanx.

Answer 1

Go to the market(s) where you want to set up when they are open and find the Market Manager. This is the person who runs the market and will tell you what it costs to vend and should be able to provide you with info about licensing for the food you want to sell (yes you will need such to sell prepared foods-likely you will need to make everything in a licensed kitchen).

Your county health department is the other place to ask, as they are the ones who issue food licenses and set the regulation