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New regulations for farmers market vendors
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The farmers markets at the Great Bend Public Library parking lot and at Jack Kilby Square will open for the 2015 season in about five months. The KDA and K-State Extension have released the 2015 revised regulations and best practices for vendors in anticipation of continued growth in the local food movement. - photo by Tribune file photo
As the popularity of farmers markets grows in Kansas, the number of vendors is expected to grow. Not only do consumers benefit from having fresh, locally grown produce available, vendors have an opportunity to either add value to an already established farm or business, or start their own from scratch. In order to make sure the market remains safe and profitable for everyone involved, the Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas State Research and Extension released in January a report by Londa Nwadike, Ph.D., Food Safety for Kansas Farmers Market Vendors: Regulations and Best Practices is available online and can be accessed here: http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/bookstore/pubs/MF3138.pdf While selling vegetables straight from the garden is the bulk of farmers market sales, value added products are popular too.