0Missouri license for raw whole vegetables
$25KFederal produce floor, adjusted
WholeCutting changes class
WaterAgricultural water matters
What is covered, and what needs a different path
Covered
- Whole fresh vegetables you grow
- Farm-gate and market sales
- Small farms under the FSMA floor
Needs a different path
- Pre-cut or bagged salads
- Resold produce unlabeled
- Health claims
Three compliance steps
ACheck FSMA coverage
Very small farms are outside the rule; larger ones may be qualified-exempt.
BHandle safely
Water, soil amendments and worker hygiene.
CSell and label
Sell whole raw produce; label packaged sales.
Quick reference
| Item | Rule | Regulator |
|---|
| Whole vegetables | No state license | MDA / FDA |
| Cut or bagged | Food establishment rules | DHSS / local health |
| Produce rule | Applies above the floor | FDA |
| Weights | Legal scales | MDA Weights |
| Sales tax | Retail sales are taxable; Missouri sales tax license, state plus local rate | MO DOR |
FAQ
Do I need a license?
None specific for raw whole vegetables was identified.
Can I sell salad mix?
Cutting and mixing is processing.
Is it taxable?
Check food sales tax rates with DOR.
Printable checklist
- Check FSMA threshold
- Test water
- Use legal scale
- Label packaged sales
- Skip cut produce
- Register for sales tax