Here are some great general Guides to overall food safety at the farmers market:
- A Comprehensive Needs Assessment of Food Safety (Pennslyvania Study)
- Food Safety for Farmers Market Vendors (University of Nebraska)
- Build a low-cost hand washing station for food safety on the farm (or at a market!) (University of Minnesota Extension)
On-Farm Food Handling
- From the Field to the Table Food Handling Guidelines (MarketUmbrella.org)
- Example of a Market Manager Food Safety at Farmers Market Checklist (New York)
- Improving the safety and quality of fresh fruit and vegetables (FDA & University of Maryland)
- Food Safety Begins on the Farm Good Agricultural Practices for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Egg Handling Guidelines:
- Safe Egg Handling (UAF Cooperative Extension Service)
Prepared and Cottage Food Precautions:
- 2021 Alaska Cottage Food Sessions:
- Cottage Food Guidance – Alaska DEC Food Safety & Sanitation Program
- Guide to Operating a Successful of Home-Based Food Business – UAF Cooperative Extension
- Choosing and using a pH meter for Food Products
- Cottage Food Safe Handling (Montana – Alaska codes are different, but the handling information is applicable)
Providing samples at your market is a great way for customers to try out your products. Here are some tips for ensuring you keep your samples safe:
- Guidelines for Providing Safe Food Samples (State of Michigan)
- Safe Food Sampling Guidelines at Farmers Markets (Michigan Farmers Market Association)
OTHER:
- 2022 AFMA/ ACLT: Mobile Food Vendor Workshop
- Alaska Farmers Markets COVID19 Guidance & Food Safety Training (2020) – great information whether or not you are experiencing a global pandemic
- Food Safety for Farmers Market Shoppers – Michigan Farmers Market Association