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hammondfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julie
New Caney
Texas
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 Posted - Apr 19 2006 : 7:42:23 PM
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Hello,
Make sure you are aware of your state regulations with regards to selling canned goods ie: jellies, jams, pickles, etc. at Farmers Markets or Market Days.
In Texas, to sell any food item to the public you need a Texas Manufacturing License. (I don' think this applies to baked bread, not sure though)
Product must be made in a certified commercial kitchen.
The person making the product must have a health certificate.
Your labels need to be approved and comply with FDA regulations.
All of this needs to be approved before your first sale.
Many Farmers Markets or Market Days do not necessarily ask you for this information, some do and some don't. Please be aware that the FDA is traveling to these shows and slapping fines on unsupecting vendors for non compliance. I know personally of one lady who was slapped with a $2000.00 fine.
The markets do not feel that it is there responsibility to inform you of the federal regulations. They feel that is your responsibility since you are in business to make money.
To get more information or get your license please see the numbers below for Texas residents:
Texas Manufactures 713-767-3240
Mike Lindsey, Montgomery County Health Dept. Texas 936-538-8038
Hope this helps some of you.
Best Regards,
Julie
Hammond Farm
www.hammondfarm.com
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Shaklee Lady
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Angel
Porter,Tx. (N.Houston area)
USA
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Posted - Apr 19 2006 : 8:29:51 PM
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Cool information, very interesting to know more about what it takes. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Angel
Sharing & Choosing Healthier Alternatives
Checkout www.shaklee.net/allen |
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hammondfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julie
New Caney
Texas
77 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2006 : 6:22:52 PM
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I am very glad that this information could assist you.
Good Luck!
Best Regards,
Julie
Hammond Farm
www.hammondfarm.com
People Tested Goat Approved, tm |
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santa_gertrudis_gal
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Kim
Groesbeck
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2006 : 3:21:27 PM
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I decided to find a Farmer's Market in the Houston area so I could buy locally. Sad to say I have to travel a minimum of 40 miles to one. But I thought I would share the website that helped me find Farmer's Markets. Fast and easy. Provides listings by state. I did some other local searches, and found a couple more.
http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/
and another site:
http://starchefs.com/features/farm_fresh/html/texas.shtml
Kim
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Edited by - santa_gertrudis_gal on Jul 02 2006 3:39:17 PM |
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garliclady
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Reidsville
NC
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hammondfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julie
New Caney
Texas
77 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2006 : 09:23:50 AM
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Local Harvest is great for locating Farmers Markets as well as other sustainable Agriculture.
Remember that not all Farmers Markets are listed with the USDA and put on this site.
Best Regards,
Julie
Hammond Farm
www.hammondfarm.com
People Tested Goat Approved, tm |
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hammondfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julie
New Caney
Texas
77 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2006 : 09:26:30 AM
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Kim,
Please find more farmers markets in Houston:
Woodlands Market Street - Opens again April 14, 2007
Market Street in the Woodlands
Montgomery Farmers Market - 1st saturday of the month.
Contact: Montgomery Historical Society, Montgomery Texas
Best Regards,
Julie
Hammond Farm
www.hammondfarm.com
People Tested Goat Approved, tm |
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