Safe Plates at Farmers’ Markets is a training program designed by NC State Extension for farmers’ market managers and vendors. The course is designed to provide information to enhance the safety of food products sold at farmers’ markets across North Carolina. This short, in-person course covers basic food safety principles, personal health and hygiene, and safe sampling practices. Participants are encouraged to engage with the material through real-world examples, activities and discussion.

Fact Sheets

• Safe Plates at Farmers' Markets: Basics of Food Safety
• Safe Plates at Farmers' Markets: Implementing Best Practices
• Safe Plates at Farmers' Markets: Sampling
• Safe Plates at Farmers' Markets: Handwashing

How to Build a Handwashing Station

• Handwashing Station Instructions
• Building a Handwashing Station - 10 easy steps under $20 (University of Minnesota)
• How to build a portable handwashing station (University of Minnesota Extension)

If you are interested in this training, please reach out to your local FCS Extension Agent.