Marketing, Value-Added & Agritourism
Farm Wholesale Market Readiness Checklist
A farm wholesale market readiness checklist for farmers thinking of selling to stores, restaurants, or distributors. It checks supply, safety, records, packaging, and pricing before approaching buyers.
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What is on this checklist
- Confirm steady supply volume
- Check food safety practices
- Confirm buyer insurance requirements
- Standardize grading and packing
- Prepare labels and product info
- Build a price list
- Set up invoices and records
- Plan delivery or pickup
- Prepare a sample for buyers
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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