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The growth of local foods and farmers markets has been evident across Kansas. To help small food producers prepare and sell foods safely, a publication entitled Foods Sold Directly to Consumers in Kansas: Regulations and Food Safety Best Practices is a comprehensive guide for anyone selling food products direct to consumers. This publication also includes information on selling eggs, poultry, live plants and much more!
This publication gets updated every January, and the 2024 edition is now available. This is a joint project between K-State Research and Extension and the Kansas Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Lodging Division, and Kansas Department of Agriculture Meat & Poultry Inspection Program.
If you need assistance with the food products you would like to make and sell, the Kansas Value Added Foods Lab is a great resource for technical assistance and guidance.
