Research is looking at making the variety of standards at farmers markets readily available to vendors. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story.
Farmers Markets Standards Vary
Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas Kristen Gibson is leading a research program looking at farmers markets food safety. Gibson says standards vary from market to market. The research is aiming to create a web-based log of different market standards that will be available to vendors. The program is also looking at QR codes for buyers safety in handling produce.