Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) will offer a regional Local Food Producer Workshop in Manhattan at Pottorf Hall on Friday, January 31st. This workshop is aimed to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers, and for those wanting to sell food products directly to consumers.
Kansas farmers’ markets not only provide a fresh food source, but also stimulate the local economy. In 2024, more than 100 farmers’ markets were registered with KDA’s Central Registration of Farmers’ Markets.
“We strive to provide education to Kansas farmers’ markets and agricultural businesses to help them thrive,” said Sammy Gleason, KDA’s From the Land of Kansas manager. “These workshops will support local businesses by providing up-to-date food safety information and new marketing insights for direct consumers.”
Workshop topics will vary slightly by location. Highlighted topics include:
- Marketing
- Food Safety
- Regulations on Selling Meat, Eggs and Poultry
- Sales Tax for Vendors
- Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Training
KDA’s weights and measures program will also offer free scale certification at the workshops for attendees.
Registration for the workshops is now open. Registration and more information can be found at FromtheLandofKansas.com/FMworkshop, at K-State Research and Extension, ksre-learn.com/food-producer-workshops, or at local extension offices.
For more information, contact Robin Dolby, KDA’s From the Land of Kansas marketing coordinator, at 785-564-6756 or fromthelandofkansas@ks.gov. The workshops are funded by the Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops, Kansas Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and sponsored by KSRE and KDA.
