Montana Farmers' Market Regulations
(Source: Starting a Farmers' Market in Montana, available for purchase for $12)
Montana Laws:
Opening a public market
Business activities exempt from tax
Acquisition of property for public markets
Product definitions
Exceptions from licensing requirements
Contacts:
Montana farmers' markets - state contact
(406) 444-5424
Honey (beekeeping) - state contact
(406) 444-9454
Food sales issues:
County sanitarians, Health Policy &
Services Division (406) 444-4540
Department of Public Health & Human
Services, Food & Consumer Safety
Section (406) 444-5306.
Department of Livestock
Meat & poultry inspection
Milk and egg inspection
Nursery stock: licensing & inspection contact
(406) 444-3730
Organic Certification Program contact
(406) 444-3730
Selling products by weight - Weights & Measures
Program, (406) 841-2240
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Public Health & Human Services
(406) 444-4077
WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Public Health & Human Services
(406) 444-5285
Electronic Benefit Transfer Acceptance Program
National Center for Appropriate Technology
(406) 494-8683
Frequently asked questions regarding market regulations.
For additional assistance with Montana Farmers' Markets, contact the Montana Department of Agriculture at (406) 444-5424, or by email at agr@mt.gov.
