Marketing, Value-Added & Agritourism
Farm-to-Hospital Sales Checklist
A farm-to-hospital sales checklist for farms exploring sales to hospital food services. It covers buyer requirements, safety, supply, paperwork, and delivery before approaching a hospital.
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What is on this checklist
- Find the food service contact
- Learn the hospital's buying process
- Ask about vendor requirements
- Check food safety documents needed
- Confirm insurance requirements
- Match supply to hospital needs
- Prepare price list and samples
- Plan delivery and receiving
- Set up invoicing and payment
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
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 AMS and FDA.
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