Information for Producers

Food Safety Resources

This page is a collection of resources for food producers.


Iowa Food Regulations
Frequently Asked Questions on Food Regulations for Small Market Food Producers  (August 2009)

ExtensionPublications:

• Local Food Connections: From Farms to Restaurants
• Local Food Connections: Foodservice Considerations  
• Local Food Connections: Farm to Schools
• Local Food Connections: Contracting with Foodservices
• Local Food Connections: Economic Impact of Use in Restaurants
• Checklist for Retail Purchasing of Local Produce
• What retail foodservices should know when purchasing local produce directly from farmers  **
• What producers should know about selling to local foodservice markets
• Buying Local Foods for Retail Foodservices
• On-farm Food Safety: Guide to Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
• On-farm Food Safety: Guide to Food Handling
• On-farm Food Safety: Guide to Cleaning and Sanitizing