Marketing, Value-Added & Agritourism
Farm Value-Added Product Packaging Checklist
A farm value-added product packaging checklist for makers choosing jars, bags, boxes, and labels. It covers food safety, shelf appeal, and shipping so goods reach customers intact.
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What is on this checklist
- Choose food-safe containers
- Check lid or seal quality
- Test packaging for leaks
- Check label fit and legibility
- Match package size to price
- Plan outer boxes for shipping
- Test packing for drop or crush
- Store packaging clean and dry
- Compare supplier costs
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
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 FDA and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the farm finance explained. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Farm Accidents Aren’t Fun, and agribusiness farm stories.