Farm Markets & Farmers' Markets

Description

A farm market is a location where a producer offers fruits, vegetables and other items for sale. Note: For a complete list of allowed food products please reference the Ohio Department of Agriculture link located below.

A farm product auction is a location where agricultural products, including food products, are offered for sale at auction. Note: For a complete list of allowed food products please reference the Ohio Department of Agriculture link located below.

Licensure

A farm market and farm product auction may be exempt from licensing. The exemption to the retail food establishment license is based on the types of foods offered for sale and voluntary registration with Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Division of Food Safety.

For additional information check out the Ohio Department of Agriculture website, or contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Division at 1-800-282-1955 for a complete list of allowed food products.

Registration

To voluntarily register your farm market, farmers’ market and/or farm product auction, please contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Division at 1-800-282-1955 or e-mail foodsafety@agri.ohio.gov.