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Guide to Regulatory Contacts for Farmers' Market Vendors

Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food: http://agriculture.nh.gov/

Seal of Quality Program & Certified Organic Program: Vendors who would like information about the Seal of Quality & Certified Organic Programs should contact the Bureau of Markets, NH Dept. of Agriculture & Food, 603-271-3685.

Scale Certification: Any vendor selling products across a scale must have a scale that is legal for trade and certified by the Bureau of Weights & Measures, NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food, 603-271-3700. Click here for a general guidance document on weights & measures and a scale guidance factsheet.

Eggs, apples, cider, potatoes, honey and maple products: Inspection of farm commodities offered for sale within the state to meet grade and quality standards is conducted by the Bureau of Markets, NH Dept. of Agriculture & Food, 603-271-3685.

Pesticide Information: Division of Pesticide Control, Director, 603-271-3550. http://agriculture.nh.gov/divisions/pesticide_control/index.htm

Dept. of Health & Human Services:

Food & Nutrition: http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/Programs+Services/Topic.htm?SelectionItem=12

Food Protection: http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/FOODPROTECTION/default.htm

Labeled Products: Any vendor selling a packaged product (including preserves, baked goods, etc.) must comply with the labeling requirements of the NH Bureau of Food Protection NH Dept. of Health & Human Services, 603-271-4858. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may also have requirements for product labeling that effect your product, www.cfsan.fda.gov/gov/~dms/lab-ind.html

Milk, Meat Products, Prepared Foods: Any vendor interested in selling dairy products, meat products or prepared foods must meet the requirements of the NH Bureau of Food Protection, NH Dept. of Health & Human Services, 603-271-4858.

Womens, Infant & Children (WIC) Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides coupons to WIC & CSFP participants to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at participating Farmers' Markets throughout NH. 1-800-WIC-4321. http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/WIC/default.htm

The Food Stamp Program serves as the first line of defense against hunger. It enables low-income families to buy nutritious food with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. Food stamp recipients spend their benefits to buy eligible food in authorized retail food stores and farmers' markets. Contact: Robert Hughes, Officer-in-Charge, Vermont/NH Field Office, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 279 Pleasant Street, Room 200, Concord, NH 03301, 802-828-4492. http://www.vermontfoodhelp.com/information_for_retailers/information_for_retailers.php

Business Tax: Vendors selling non-food items may obtain a New Hampshire business tax number from the Dept. of Revenue Administration, 603-271-2318.

Room & Meals Tax: Any vendor selling a prepared meal food (like sandwiches, soup, etc.) should contact the Dept. of Revenue Administration, 603-271-2318.

Trade Name: Any vendor interested in registering their company trade name should contact the NH Secretary of State, 603-271-3242.