Working with Covid-19: Farmers Market Best Practices

May 7, 2020

In response to farmers markets essential classification granted by Governor Bullock, NCAT, CFAC, AERO, and the Montana Department of Agriculture have released a comprehensive document outlining Covid-19 Farmers Market Response and Best Practices.

The list of recommendations includes:

Market Best Practices
Social Distancing Requirements
Market Setup
Alternative Marketing Methods
Vendor Food Safety

View Full List of Best Practices Here

For Consumers

Want to support local food at farmers’ markets this season? Expect to be asked to:

Frequently wash your hands
Move in a one-direction line through the market
Keep 6 feet distance between yourself, other customers, vendors, and non-family members
Choose pre-bagged produce, and avoid touching anything that you will not purchase
Pay with credit/debit card or pre-pay before the market to avoid handling cash

Montana Farmers Market Network CoVid-19 Farmers Market Response & Best Practice