{"id":2573,"date":"2021-07-19T06:05:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/?p=2573"},"modified":"2021-07-10T07:55:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T12:55:16","slug":"are-farmers-markets-approved-sources-of-ingredients-for-servsafe-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minnesota.safefoodtraining.com\/2026\/servsafe-mn\/are-farmers-markets-approved-sources-of-ingredients-for-servsafe-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Farmers’ Markets Approved Sources of Ingredients for ServSafe Managers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With summer time here, we’re seeing an increase in locations for weekly farmers’ markets all around our state. We’ve been asked from time to time whether ServSafe managers are allowed to purchase produce and other food ingredients from these farmers’ markets for use in their restaurants and food production businesses. The short answer to this question is yes with some exceptions, but there are few factors ServSafe Managers should consider when choosing a farmers’ market<\/a> to purchase your ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips for ServSafe Managers Purchasing Ingredients at Minnesota Farmers’ Markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The type of ingredient you’re purchasing from a farmers’ market will determine whether you can use it in your food establishment. According to the Minnesota Food Code, you may purchase produce directly from the grower, so fruits and vegetables don’t require special certification as long as you ensure you’re purchasing directly from the grower. However, if you choose to purchase eggs or raw proteins you must ensure a some conditions have been met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n