What is covered vs. needs a different path
Covered
- Whole fresh fruit
- Direct sales to consumers
- Farm stand sales
Needs a different path
- Cut or packaged salad fruit
- Juice and cider (wholesale)
- Unpasteurized without warning
Three compliance steps
A
Check farm size
Produce Safety Rule coverage depends on sales thresholds.
B
Keep it whole
Cutting fruit moves you into food licensing.
C
Sell direct
Farm stands and markets are allowed.
Quick reference
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Whole fruit | Exempt from license | KDA |
| Cut fruit | TCS; license needed | KDA |
| Produce rule | Qualified exemption possible | FDA |
FAQ
Are small farms covered by the Produce Safety Rule?
Farms under the sales threshold are generally not covered, with records required for qualified exemption.
Do I still need to collect sales tax?
Register with the Kansas Department of Revenue. The state rate on food and food ingredients has been 0 percent since Jan. 1, 2025, but local taxes still apply, and prepared food, alcohol, supplements and non-food items remain taxable (KDOR Pub. KS-1223).
Where do I get help?
Contact the regulator named in the table before you sell.
Printable checklist
- Check produce sales average
- Keep wash water clean
- Label origin
- Register with Kansas Dept. of Revenue
- Confirm local business or market rules