Market Farming

[Robert Farr <rbfarr AT erols.com>]

I believe farm markets are regulated by your state dept. of
agriculture.  Some states allow sampling; others do not.  While speaking
at a conference in Michigan this January, I learned that the Michigan
extension service does not allow sampling - you can't even cut up an
apple for a customer (although you can give a whole apple away).  The
inability to sample products in certainly an unfair regulation, which
puts an onerous burden on the farmer.  Especially when we introduce new
crops (or products), we must be able to sample!  No sample, no sale.

Yes, the FDA site is overwhelming!  Just take it a bite at a time...

--
Robert Farr
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