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Demystifying the Wholesale Market

by Megan McManus Cary L. Rivard

MF3576

Consumer demand for local food is growing, and farmers can benefit from this by growing for wholesale. This manual provides Midwest small or mid-scale specialty crop growers an overview of the steps needed to enter the Greater Kansas City wholesale market. 60 pages, color.

Published Date: Sep 2021

Water Testing Decision Tree

by Londa Nwadike

MF3609

Updated for 2023. Safe water is important for produce growers as well as home gardeners. Take advantage of free microbial water testing available from Kansas State University and the University of Missouri by using this decision tree to identify what water testing you need. The fact sheet also includes other resources for water testing. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Sep 2023

Spanish: Gardening on Lead-Contaminated Soils: Jardinería en suelos contaminados con plomo

by Phillip P. Defoe DeAnn Presley

MF3166S

Translated into Spanish. Describes conditions that can cause elevated lead levels in soils, outlines gardening practices considered safe on lead-contaminated soils, and offers some remediation techniques for lead-contaminated garden soil. 8 pages, 2 color.

Published Date: Mar 2023

Food Safety Training for Produce Workers

by Cal Jamerson Londa Nwadike

MF3438

This brochure is designed to assist farms in complying with the worker training requirements outlined in the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. 2 pages, color, trifold

Published Date: Nov 2018

Developing Traceability for Produce Growers

by Cal Jamerson

MF3440

This guide is an introduction to creating a traceback system for produce growers and includes the process of identifying and tracking produce from the field to the buyer. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2019

Building a Low-Cost Mobile Cooling Unit

by Cary L. Rivard

MF3441

Instructions for building a low-cost mobile cooling unit to provide safe storage and transportation of fruits and vegetables. Includes procedures, list of materials, costs, suggested tools, labor requirements, and advice on electrical work and refrigeration. Illustrated. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Dec 1899

Selling Produce in Kansas: Licensing Requirements

by Londa Nwadike

MF3478

In order to reduce the risk of foodborne illness from fresh produce, there are state and federal regulations in place to help ensure the safety of produce sold in Kansas. This fact sheet provides information on the regulations specifically for selling produce. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2019

Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin (BSAAO)

by Cal Jamerson Londa Nwadike

MF3434

Produce growers are allowed to use biological soil amendments of animal origin if they follow the certain regulations about treatment and time between application and harvest. This publication provides guidance to growers by highlighting the regulations and answering common questions about the practice. Updated for 2019. 2 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2019

Kansas Buyer's Guide to Farms and Produce Safety

by Londa Nwadike Cal Jamerson

MF3435

Produce safety is a complex issue. Understanding some basic information about produce safety regulation is essential for those who purchase produce for schools, hospitals, local stores, and other institutions. This fact sheet draws upon the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule and existing Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) guidance. 2 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2018

Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule: Fact Sheet for Produce Growers

by Londa Nwadike Cal Jamerson

MF3437

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule establishes, for the first time, science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables grown for human consumption. This publication answers a number of questions about the new rule and includes information about help available for compliance. 2 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2018

High Tunnels

DVD586

A high tunnel — also known as a hoop house or passive solar greenhouse — is a simple structure used to extend the growing season for fruits and vegetables. DVD contains information on design, planting, management, and additional resources. Runs 27 minutes.

Published Date: Jun 2013

Growing Growers: Growing Your Own Vegetable Transplants

by Cary L. Rivard Megan M. Kennelly

MF3126

Information for commercial and hobby farm growers on plant development and growth requirements, equipment and supplies, production and disease prevention tips. 12-page, color.

Published Date: Feb 2016

Introduction to Produce Safety on the Farm, Fact Sheet for Produce Growers

by Cal Jamerson Londa Nwadike

MF3436

Produce safety is a complex issue. Understanding some basic information about produce safety regulation is essential for growers. This fact sheet draws upon the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule and existing Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) guidance. 2 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2018

Food Safety Training Attendance Sheet

by Cal Jamerson Londa Nwadike

P1107

Use this form to record worker training attendance. Now includes a space for a supervisor signature, which is required. The PDF includes fillable form fields for training information. 2 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Nov 2019

Starting a Seasonal Open-Air Market in Kansas

by Claire Homitzky Jana Beckman

S140

Information on starting and operating a farmers' market in Kansas. 22-page.

Published Date: Apr 2003