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Home Baking Association
The Home Baking Association is a leading organization committed to nurturing a love for baking and empowering individuals of all ages with the skills and knowledge to bake from scratch.
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Food Safety for Farmers Markets
Find concise information about the regulations for participating in a Farmer’s Market as a vendor in Nebraska.
Learn MoreRural Prosperity Nebraska
Rural Prosperity Nebraska is the community development arm of Nebraska Extension and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Founded in 2018, Rural Prosperity Nebraska has one goal: to help Nebraska’s communities thrive.
Imagine a family-owned bakery on Main Street, a bustling farmers market on Saturday mornings, or a sprawling cattle ranch outside of town. No matter the setting or situation, rural communities make Nebraska prosper. Rural Prosperity Nebraska Extension educators’ team up your communities and local leaders with university faculty and students, combining research with on-the-ground experience, to bring prosperity to your front door.
Learn MoreNebraska Cottage Bakers Facebook Group
We are bakers who operate our business out of our homes, thus deeming us Cottage Bakeries. Since each state has different cottage food laws, we decided to create a group just for Nebraska bakers so that our specific laws and regulations are discussed in the group. This reduces confusion, as it allows everyone to be on the same page about our rules, restrictions, and challenges. We share our process, products, and experience with each other. This allows us all to learn and improve from the collective experience of the group. This is a private group. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post.
Learn MoreNebraska Food Processing Center
Food Safety for Farmers Markets Lectures
This series of lectures focus on food safety related to Farmer’s Market products and necessary controls for the microbiological hazards associated with these foods. Particular emphasis will be placed on low water activity foods such as baked goods and jellies, acid and low acid foods, and sanitation. A special presentation on mushrooms and mushroom safety will be included.
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Food Safety for Kansas Farmers Market Vendors: Regulations and Best Practices
Farmers markets are growing in popularity across the United States and across Nebraska. These markets provide a valuable market outlet for local farmers and allow consumers to purchase healthy local produce and other foods. To protect this key market outlet, it is essential that the food sold at farmers markets is produced and processed according to the relevant governmental rules, regulations, and guidelines. While the information is written for Kansas, it is still mostly relevant to Nebraska.
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Fruit and Vegetable Safety
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy eating plan. Local grocery stores and farmers markets carry an amazing variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are both nutritious and delicious. Harmful bacteria that may be in the soil or water where produce grows may come in contact with the fruits and vegetables and contaminate them. Or fresh produce may become contaminated after it is harvested, during preparation or storage. Here are some important tips to help protect yourself and your family from illness.
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Food Safety for Food Entrepreneurs Handout Series
From Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
A series of handouts for food entrepreneurs about best practices related to food safety, food labeling, and cleaning and sanitation of food contact surfaces.
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Food Safety for Food Entrepreneurs Webinar
From Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
Planning for food safety helps ensure your food products' safety and protects your consumers and your business. This webinar should provide information on food safety basics.
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Cleaning and Sanitizing Webinar
From Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
Learn about the definition of cleaning and sanitization, methods to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces in this webinar hosted by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach.
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Food Safety at the Farmers Market Infographic
From Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
Following safe practices while operating a farmers market booth is critical to the success of your business. This infographic provides best practices to follow to keep your products safe at the farmers market.
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Food Safety Best Practices for Local Food Entrepreneurs Resource Guide
From North Dakota State University
The purpose of this publication is to provide information about best practices to maintain safety standards for products sold by local food entrepreneurs. Regulations vary in each state, so be aware of your location’s specific requirements.
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Special Processes for Food Service
From the Nebraska Food Processing Center
This educational series focuses on the microbiology of various forms of food processing at retail, specific concerns for each process, and necessary controls for the hazards associated with these foods. Particular emphasis is placed on sous vide, cook/chill, and acidification to prolong shelf life of products.
This series combines lectures, demonstrations and downloadable material prepared by experts in food safety and regulations.
Food Safety for Farmer's Markets
From the Nebraska Food Processing Center
This educational series focuses on food safety related to Farmer’s Market products and necessary controls for the microbiological hazards associated with these foods. Particular emphasis will be placed on low water activity foods such as baked goods and jellies, acid and low acid foods, and sanitation. A special presentation on mushrooms and mushroom safety is included.
This series combines lectures and downloadable material prepared by experts in food safety and regulations.
