What laws or legal considerations should Missouri farmers market organizers or vendors be aware of?
At first glance, the laws and legal considerations that growers and farmers’ markets are required to comply with may seem overwhelming. However, it is much wiser to educate yourself now and learn how to comply with these laws rather than turn a blind eye and get in trouble at a later date. Make it your goal to learn as much as you can about these laws and get to know the public officials responsible for helping you comply with them. There are only a handful of state and local laws that need to be considered. They fall within the general areas of taxes, licenses, legal structure, weights and measures, food safety and insurance.
