As a current or potential vendor of Old Cheney Road Farmers' Market there are several tips and facts that can be useful for running a booth, managing as a vendor, marketing, etc from Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska.
Selling at a Farmers' Market
Getting Started – A Vendor’s Guide to Successful Sales at Farmers’ Markets
Minimum Requirements for Food Safety and Educational Support for Vendors by Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska
Como empezar – Una guía para tener ventas exitosas durante el Mercado de Agricultores
Requerimientos Mínimos para el Manejo de Alimentos y Soporte Educativo para los Vendedores
Guidelines for Farmers’ Markets by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Description of what you can and cannot sell at a Farmers’ Market in Nebraska. Check with your LocalNebraska Health Department for more information.
Weights and Measures Guidelines for Sales at Farmers' Markets, Roadside Stands and Other Commercial Outlets, NebGuide G1944 PDF version
Retail sale of fruits, vegetables, and other items, including those at farmers' markets and roadside stands, is regulated by the Nebraska Weights and Measures Act. Learn about what's required by the Act and how to comply.
Farmers’ Market Educational Module-Marketing resource by the Nebraska Local Foods Network
Interactive guide on successfully selling at a Farmers’ Market.
Production Tips
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Detailed information on production of specific horticultural crops.
Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
This NebGuide explains proper storage methods and conditions for fresh fruits and vegetables including harvest methods and in garden storage.
Food Safety Considerations / Guidelines
Links to the Safety and Health Considerations section.
Horticultural Crops Weights and Measures, NebGuide G1640PDF version
This NebGuide lists the most common units of sale used for selling vegetables and fruits through direct marketing outlets.
Weights and Measures for Food
University of Nebraska-Lincoln IANR guide on weighing and measuring food for sell at Farmers' Markets.
Benefits of Selling Local Food
Check out Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska's website for informative vides on the benefits of selling local food, including through farmers' markets.
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