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 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 farmers 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: ocfoodinfo.com
SUNDAY
Laguna Niguel CFM
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
27241 La Paz Rd. Laguna Niguel. 
Click here for directions.
Manager: Michi Ward, 
(949) 301-9180, 
ocfb@sbcglobal.net, 
lagunaniguelfarmersmarket.com/
San Clemente Village CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Avenida Del Mar & Seville, San Clemente. Click here for directions.
Managers: Rick & Sandy Heil, (949) 361-0764, rheil1111@cox.net
Newport Beach CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Base of the Newport Pier, McFadden Square, Newport Beach. Click here for directions.
Manager: Mark Anderson, (310) 699-6134, SproutsofPromise@gmail.com, www.farmermark.com/newportbeach
Local Harvest Garden Grove CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Historic Main Street at Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove. Click here for directions.
Manager: Lee Ostendorf, (562) 449-9299, leeostendorf@charter.net
Orange County Great Park CFM
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sand Canyon/Marine Way, Irvine. Click here for directions.
Manager: Mary Ann Senske, (949) 724-7403, ocgpfm@verizon.net, www.cityofirvine.org/
Ladera Ranch CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Founders Park, 28275 Avendale Blvd, Ladera Ranch. Click here for directions.
Manager: Todd Stearns, (949) 436-1868, todd.stearns@yahoo.com, info@laderaranchochamber.org
TUESDAY
Placentia CFM
Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Senior Hours: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Placentia Town Center, Yorba Linda Blvd/N. Kraemer, Yorba Linda. Click here for directions.
Manager: Mary Ann Senske, (949) 724-7403, ocgpfm@verizon.net, www.placentia.org/
Santa Ana Civic Center CFM
Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
301 East 3rd. (City Parking Lot), Santa Ana. Click here for directions.
Manager: Joseph Toledo, (310) 776-8097, Nativeharvestevents@gmail.com
Irvine Regional Park CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange. Click here for directions.
Manager: Michi Ward, (949) 301-9180, ocfb@sbcglobal.net, www.ocfarmbureau.org/
Seal Beach Village CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Westminster Blvd & Seal Beach Blvd. Seal Beach. Click here for directions.
Manager: Aldo Flores, (714) 852-0055, aldoflores18@gmail.com
Irvine Towers CFM - Currently Closed
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
18400 Von Karman Ave, Irvine. Click here for directions.
Manager: Jason Davis, (818) 699-6204, enrichedfarms@gmail.com, www.enrichedfarms.com/
Surf City Nights Downtown Street Fair CFM
Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Main St & Olive, Huntington Beach. Click here for directions.
Manager: Jaime Strong, (949) 295-3851, surfcitynights@hbdowntown.com
WEDNESDAY
Fullerton CFM
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
353 W. Commonwealth Ave. in Library parking lot, Fullerton. Click here for directions.
Manager: Mona Amoon, (714) 871-5304, mgamoon@hotmail.com, www.cityoffullerton.com/
Tustin CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
3rd & El Camino, Tustin. Click here for directions.
Manager: Trish Harrison, (949) 301-9180, ocfb@sbcglobal.net, www.ocfarmbureau.org/
Lake Forest CFM - Currently Closed
Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
28000 Rancho Pkwy, Lake Forest. Click here for directions.
Manager: Mary Ann Senske, (949) 724-7403, ocgpfm@verizon.net
Lido Marina Village CFM
Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3434 Via Lido & Newport Blvd, Newport Beach. Click here for directions.
Manager: Michi Ward, (949) 301-9180, ocfb@sbcglobal.net, www.ocfarmbureau.org/
UC Irvine Medical Center CFM - Currently Closed
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
101 The City Drive South, Orange. Click here for directions.
Manager: Joseph Toledo, (310) 766-8097, nativeharvestevents@gmail.com
THURSDAY
Downtown Anaheim CFM
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
205 Center Street Promenade, Anaheim. Click here for directions.
Manager: Alona Scott, (714) 496-6096, alona@downtownanaheim.com, www.downtownanaheim.com/
Costa Mesa CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Click here for directions.
Manager: Trish Harrison, (949) 301-9180, ocfb@sbcglobal.net, www.ocfarmbureau.org/
Fullerton Downtown CFM
Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (open from April to October)
121 E. Wilshire Ave. between Pomona & N. Harbor Blvd. Click here for directions.
Manager: Richard Veloz, (714) 738-5353, rveloz@cityoffullerton.com, www.cityoffullerton.com/
Irvine Concourse Marketplace CFM - Currently Closed
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2030 & 2040 Main Street, Irvine. Click here for directions.
Manager: Joanna Davis, (818) 699-6204, enrichedfarms@gmail.com, www.enrichedfarms.com/
FRIDAY
Laguna Hills CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
El Toro Rd & Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills. Click here for directions.
Manager: Trish Harrison, (949) 301-9180, ocfb@sbcglobal.net, www.ocfarmbureau.org/
Kaiser Permanente La Palma CFM - Currently Closed
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
#5 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma. Click here for directions.
Manager: Aldo Flores, (714) 852-0055, aldoflores18@gmail.com
Irvine Newport Gateway CFM - Currently Closed
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fairchild & MacArthur Blvd, Irvine. Click here for directions.
Manager: Joanna Davis, (818) 699-6204, enrichedfarms@gmail.com, www.enrichedfarms.com/
Griffin Towers CFM - Currently Closed
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
5 Hutton Center Drive, Santa Ana. Click here for directions.
Manager: Joseph Toledo, (310) 766-8097, nativeharvestevents@gmail.com
Costa Mesa Pacific Arts Plaza CFM - Currently Closed
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3200 Park Center Drive/Anton & Bristol, Costa Mesa. Click here for directions.
Manager: Jason Davis, (818) 699-6204, enrichedfarms@gmail.com, www.enrichedfarms.com/
Farmakis Farms CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
29932 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Click here for directions.
Manager: Tom Farmakis, (949) 364-1270, farmakisfarms@gmail.com, https://farmakisfarms.com/
SATURDAY
Buena Park Farmers' Marketplace
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
La Palma/Stanton, Sears Parking Lot, Buena Park. Click here for directions.
Manager: Lee Ostendorf, (562) 449-9299, leeostendorf@charter.net
Cypress CFM
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
4505 Katella Ave. (Katella & Lexington), Cottonwood Church Parking Lot 6C, Cypress. Click here for directions.
Manager: Joanna Davis, (818) 699-6204, enrichedfarms@gmail.com, www.enrichedfarms.com/
Corona Del Mar CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Marguerite & Pacific Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar. Click here for directions.
Manager: Rick Heil, (949) 933-8259, rheil1111@cox.net
Dana Point CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Pacific Coast Hwy. & Golden Lantern, Dana Point. Click here for directions.
Manager: Steven Crossen, (949) 573-5033, steve@stevecrossen.com
Irvine CFM
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bonita Canyon & Turtle Ridge, Mariners Church parking lot, Irvine. Click here for directions.
Manager: Trish Harrison, (949) 301-9180, ocfb@sbcglobal.net, www.ocfarmbureau.org/
Orange Homegrown Farmers & Artisans Market
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
303 West Palm Avenue, Orange. Click here for directions.
Manager: Megan Penn, (714) 397-4699, mpennohg@gmail.com, www.orangehomegrown.org/
SoCo CFM
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3315 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa. Click here for directions.
Manager: Mark Anderson, (310) 699-6134, SproutsofPromise@gmail.com, www.farmermark.com/
Laguna Beach CFM
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
521 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach. Click here for directions.
Manager: Michi Ward, (949) 301-9180, ocfb@sbcglobal.net, www.ocfarmbureau.org/
