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Savor the Season 2010: Fruit and Veggie List
Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010 - 12:14pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
  We're excited to announce the eleven fruits and vegetables to be featured in the 2010 Savor the Season campaign. Drum roll, please...
Food Safety Legislation and Licensed Facilites to be Covered at KSFM Conference for Vendors
Posted: Monday, January 18, 2010 - 5:41pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Food safety regulation and the sales of prepared foods and value-added products are some of the most common inquiries the KRC Farmers Market Project receives.
Winter Production and High Tunnels Track Offered at KSFM Conference for Vendors
Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 1:50pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
While buying local has become a priority for many consumers, restaurants and institutions over the past several years, buying local and fresh beyond the typical market season of May to October has...
Psst, we have a secret...Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is back!
Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 8:40pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
For the most up-to-date program information, please visit KDHE's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program page. Yes, it's true! The Kansas Department of Health and the Environment (KDHE) is...
KSFM Conference Keynote Speaker: Don Wambles
Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 3:14am by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Don Wambles, the Immediate Past President of the Farmers Market Coalition Board of Directors, will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 Kansas Farmers Market Conference for Vendors.
Poultry and Egg Production Sessions Slated for Kansas Farmers Market Conference for Vendors
Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 12:11am by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Update: Three new meat producers sessions have been added! Read the descriptions below. Market managers say their vendors are unable to keep up with the demand for locally-raised, farm fresh eggs. If...
Flower Track Announced for Kansas Farmers Market Conference for Vendors
Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 11:40pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Despite the challenging economy, many markets reported that flowers were strong sellers during the 2009 season. Whether you're an experienced flower grower or someone looking to add another product...
Production Track Focuses on Savor the Season Crops at KSFM Conference for Vendors
Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 8:20pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Senate HELP Approves Food Safety Act
Posted: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 12:24pm by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
Just in from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition:
Food Safety Legislation in the 111th Congress
Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 7:20am by
Mercedes Taylor-Puckett
This Wednesday (November 18, 2009), the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will be holding a hearing on S.510 "Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009". This follows the...