Additional Vendor Resources

• Locate an Office | OSU Extension
• Extension - Central State University

• BIPOC Farming Network - Agraria Center For Regenerative Practice Member Portal
• Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)

Produce

• Produce Safety | Ohio Department of Agriculture
• Produce Safety at Farm Market: Guide for Farmers and Sellers
• GLOBALG.A.P. (globalgap.org)

Eggs

• Small Egg Production | Ohio Department of Agriculture

Cottage Industry & Processed Foods

• Cannery License | Ohio Department of Agriculture
• Food Defense Plan Builder | FDA
• Food Allergies | FDA
• Honey | Ohio Department of Agriculture
• Cottage Foods | Ohio Department of Agriculture
• Maple Syrup | Ohio Department of Agriculture
• Food Safety Certification | Ohio Department of Health

Meat and Poultry Inspection Guidance

• Fully Inspected Operator License | Ohio Department of Agriculture
  • Section 918.01 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws
• Federal Funding Resources for Meat Processors | Ohio Department of Agriculture
• Voluntary Inspection License | Ohio Department of Agriculture

Dairy

• Milk Processor License Application | Ohio Department of Agriculture
• Milk Producer License Application | Ohio Department of Agriculture
• Dairy Processor Licensing Discussion Topics | Ohio Department of Agriculture

USDA Resources

• FSIS Guidelines | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov)
• Food Safety Assessments Tools | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov)
• Summary of Federal Inspection Requirements for Meat Products Brochure (usda.gov)
• Grants & Financial Options | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov)