PSU Researchers Develop Food Safety Training for Farmers Market Vendors
Researchers at Penn State University (PSU) have developed and piloted a food safety training program for farmers market vendors, in response to a need revealed by previous studies. The Penn State Extension is offering an online version of the training as a result of its success.
According to the PSU team, in most states, farmers market vendors and their food products may not be inspected by local, state, or federal officials, so the safety of foods sold at farmers markets may be unknown. Additionally, farmers market vendors may be uncertified or untrained in food processing and food safety concepts.