Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Beginning Farmer Weights & Measures Compliance
A guide to weights and measures compliance for farm sellers. It helps producers learn how to sell by weight or count and keep scales and labels accurate.
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The steps on this page
- Learn which products sell by weight
- Check scale rules
- Contact state weights and measures
- Label net quantity correctly
- Keep scales clean and level
- Display prices clearly
- Keep inspection records
- Fix problems quickly
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and USDA AMS.
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