Minnesota Farmers' Market Association

Minnesota Farmers' Market Association

Safe Food Sampling

Safe Food Sampling at MN Farmers' Markets

The University of Minnesota Extension can offer a workshop in your area to train you on the specifics of this 2014 law, including examples of the approved handwashing station and worksheets to help you plan your food sampling and / or food demos at your farmers' markets.

Approved hand washing station for sampling at Minnesota farmers' markets

Vendor sampling worksheet

Kid Friendly Sampling Recipe Card PDFs: Print and Use

Safe Food Sampling Law

MFMA's Safe Food Sampling bill was signed into law by Governor Dayton on April 10, 2014!

This law paves the way for safe food sampling at farmers' markets for all vendors and food demonstrations -- without any added licenses or fees. Additionally, it allows farmers with value-added food products to sample their food all year, instead of being limited to 21 days.

The MFMA has worked with many partners, including the MN Dept. of Ag and the MN Dept. of Health to accomplish this. We are very appreciative for their advice and support.

For more details, please contact the Minnesota Farmers' Market Association at info@mfma.org.

Need an answer to a food license question?

The MFMA is working with the MN Dept. of Health and MN Dept. of Ag to revise statutes and rules to make them work better for today's farmers' markets and vendors. So if you have a question about the regulations governing Minnesota farmers' markets, email us at info@mfma.org or call us at (320) 250-5087 to get help. We will work with you to expedite the process and help you find your answers.

MFMA provides services, programs and leadership that support and promote farmers' markets across Minnesota.

Minnesota Farmers' Market Association /// 9800 155th Street East, Nerstrand MN 55053 /// info@mfma.org

Communications Director: Kim Guenther /// kguenther@mfma.org /// (573) 470-4445

Director of Member Services: Jesse Davis /// jdavis@mfma.org /// (218) 259-9675

Executive Director: Kathy Zeman /// kzeman@mfma.org /// (507) 664-9446