What is covered and what needs another path
Covered
- Whole raw vegetables sold from your farm
- Farmers market sales
- Direct sales
Needs a different path
- Cut, bagged salad mixes
- Pickled or canned vegetables
- Produce from other farms sold as yours
Three compliance steps
A
Check produce rule
Small farms are generally outside the FDA Produce Safety Rule.
B
Sell whole
Processing changes the path.
C
Handle tax
Groceries generally exempt at the state level.
Quick reference
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Whole vegetables | Generally no license | LDAF |
| Cut vegetables | Processed food path | LDH |
| Produce rule | Small farm exemption | FDA |
| Sales tax | State exempt; local may apply | LDR |
FAQ
Do I need a license?
Generally not for raw whole produce.
Can I sell pickles?
See the Canned Goods and Preserves guides.
Checklist
- Vegetables whole
- Produce rule checked
- Market rules confirmed
- Records kept
- Tax checked
- Labels if packaged