Which of the following entities is not allowed to open a CFM?

The entity that is not allowed to open a Certified Farmers Market (CFM) is the online retailer. A CFM is designed to be a physical marketplace where California farmers can sell their produce directly to consumers. It promotes local agriculture by allowing local farmers to reach consumers in a community setting, encouraging the sale of fresh, locally grown products.

Online retailers do not typically meet the criteria for a CFM since the model focuses on direct face-to-face transactions that occur at a designated site. CFMs are intended to support local farmers and foster community engagement, which cannot be facilitated in an online environment where products are sold without the direct interaction that is integral to the farmers market concept.

In contrast, local grocery stores, farmers markets, and local K-Marts, as brick-and-mortar establishments, can have arrangements in place to be part of the local food distribution system; hence they may participate under different local regulations or classifications. However, online marketplaces lack the physical presence and direct sales model necessary to comply with CFM regulations.