What can you produce at home to sell at farmers’ markets? See the Ohio Cottage Food Rule: 901:3-20-01  Criteria and definitions for cottage food operations.

Looking to accept food stamp cards at your market? Take a look at:  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at Farmers Markets: A How-To-Handbook

Meat Producers: Read the joint ODA/ODH letter of opinion on Cold Holding at Farmers’ Markets published in 2010.
Produce Farmers: The Food and Drug Administration’s project for developing safety standards for the growing, harvesting and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Learn more at www.producesafetyproject.org

The Ohio Produce Marketing Agreement seeks to provide standards that are  suited for Ohio.  Learn more at www.opma.us

About our Organization: Our cooperative enables market managers and vendors to determine common needs and find ways for small and large markets to become more successful and cost-effective.
Play a part in growing Farmers’ Markets in Ohio : Learn more about the benefits of membership

The Ohio State University South Center’s Growing! Ohio Farmers’ Markets program is providing resources, education, training, and technical assistance to help all Ohio farmers’ markets and vendors succeed in capturing a greater share of the growing demand by consumers for access to locally produced foods. Visit their website.

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