FARM INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT

Farmers Market Integrity and Farm Verification

This resource from the Washington State Farmers Market Association helps managers ensure that their market practices and vendors are transparent, accountable, and compliant. 2016.

Sample Farm Inspection Criteria

This document is a sample list of questions that managers can ask vendors when reviewing applications, conducting inspections, and getting to know new vendors. 2016.

USDA National Organic Program Handbook

Reviewing this handbook and the Organic requirements will help managers ensure that their vendors are in compliance with Organic standards, certifications, and accreditation. 2024.

Sample Vendor Inspection Farm

From the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, this sample form is a comprehensive example of questions to ask and information to take note of when inspecting potential vendors’ farms and/or production areas. 2015.