The following resource list is provided as a courtesy to participants of the Latah Farmers Market. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list. If you plan to sell goods at the Latah Farmers Market, you are responsible for knowing and following the law.
tax forms
Instructions on how to obtain a temporary sellers permit can be found on the Potlatch Vendor Page or the Troy Vendor Page
Register as a Latah Farmers Market seller with the Idaho Tax Commission Please refer to instructions on the vendor pages on how to do this if you're confused.
Regular Seller's Permit. If you plan to sell your goods on a regular basis, consider applying for your Regular Seller's Permit.
More info about Temporary and Regular Seller's Permits
Register as a Latah Farmers Market seller with the Idaho Tax Commission Please refer to instructions on the vendor pages on how to do this if you're confused.
Regular Seller's Permit. If you plan to sell your goods on a regular basis, consider applying for your Regular Seller's Permit.
More info about Temporary and Regular Seller's Permits
selling food
Idaho Food code. The law regarding food production and sales in Idaho, from the Department of Health and Welfare.
Temporary Food Business. The handbook for Temporary Food Sellers, like Farmers Market vendors selling food at their booth
Farmer's Market Guide. A handy Department of Health and Welfare brochure that gives an overview of food safety at Farmer's Markets
Food safety manual. Publication from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare regarding food safety.
Food protection program. Resource from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare with additional links to food safety resources.
Cottage foods assessment form. Use this form to see if you qualify as a cottage food business.
Starting a specialty food business. This is a great publication produced by the Idaho Department of Agriculture
Temporary Food Business. The handbook for Temporary Food Sellers, like Farmers Market vendors selling food at their booth
Farmer's Market Guide. A handy Department of Health and Welfare brochure that gives an overview of food safety at Farmer's Markets
Food safety manual. Publication from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare regarding food safety.
Food protection program. Resource from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare with additional links to food safety resources.
Cottage foods assessment form. Use this form to see if you qualify as a cottage food business.
Starting a specialty food business. This is a great publication produced by the Idaho Department of Agriculture
agriculture links
ISDA licenses. A listing of products and agricultural industries that require ISDA licenses or registration and links to info.
Dairy and raw milk. Idaho State law pertaining to dairies and the sale of raw milk and milk products.
Meat. Article explaining USDA and FSIS rules for selling meat to the public. Idaho does not have additional requirements.
Eggs. Licensing and sales requirements for egg distributors.
Bees and honey. Rules pertaining to the raising of bees and the sale or harvest of honey
Organic Certification. USDA requirements and process for becoming Organic Certified.
Nurseries and florists. License requirements for sale of plant material and exceptions.
Weights and Measures. Scales must be certified to sell products by weight.
Dairy and raw milk. Idaho State law pertaining to dairies and the sale of raw milk and milk products.
Meat. Article explaining USDA and FSIS rules for selling meat to the public. Idaho does not have additional requirements.
Eggs. Licensing and sales requirements for egg distributors.
Bees and honey. Rules pertaining to the raising of bees and the sale or harvest of honey
Organic Certification. USDA requirements and process for becoming Organic Certified.
Nurseries and florists. License requirements for sale of plant material and exceptions.
Weights and Measures. Scales must be certified to sell products by weight.
helpful contacts
Campbell Risk Management. Special low-cost insurance for farmers market vendors and organizers
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Idaho State Tax Commission
800 Park Blvd, Plaza IV Boise, ID 83701 (800) 972-7660 (208) 334-7848 Questions about Temporary Permits www.tax.idaho.gov |
North Central District Health Department
333 E Palouse River Dr Moscow, ID 83843 Tel: (208) 882-7506 www.idahopublichealth.com |
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Idaho State Department of Agriculture-Lewiston Office
1118 F Street Lewiston, Idaho 83502 Lewiston Office Staff ANIMALS Amity Larsen (208) 799-5038 AG RESOURCES Harley Stallcop (208) 743-0415 |
Idaho State Department of Agriculture-Moscow Office
E. 333 Palouse River Drive Rm. 101 Moscow, ID 83843 Moscow Office Staff Dr. Scott Barnes, (208) 882-7393 |