Guidelines, resources, and references

Markets have a role to play in addressing vendor and operational compliance with regulations. There are also risk management and food safety responsibilities that require attention in order to ensure the safety and well-being of customers. The information and resources included in this module are provided to help define areas of concern for markets and to offer best practices for managing regulatory requirements, risk factors, and food safety.

Section one

• Market site and operations
• Cooking demonstrations

• Vendor sales and business practices
• Products – produce, farm products, value-added, etc.

Section two

• Hold harmless
• Hold harmless
• Prevention practices for site and customer safety

Section three

• Sampling guidelines and requirements
• Product-specific food safety standards for vendors
• Market action, assistance and referral

Resources

• Canopy Safety 101
• Initial Steps to Consider When Starting a Food Business
• I want to start my own food business. Now what?
• Starting a home-based food business
• Application for Home Processor Inspection
• NCDA General Farmers Market Guidelines
• Product Guidelines
• Insurance Basics
• Insurance Coverage Options for Fresh Produce Growers
• Managing Risks and Liability
• Hand Washing and Food Sampling Requirements, Guidelines, and Procedures
• Food Safety for Farmers Market Vendors
• Food Handling Guidelines

Learn More

• Farmers Market Management
• Sell More! Farmers Market Workshop
• Marketing Your Farmers Market