Reusable shopping bags
The Antigo Farmers Market encourages our customers to use reusable shopping bags. With the help of our Webmaster and a generous donation from Aspirus Hospital and Covantage Credit Union we are able to offer 100% cotton market bags at reasonable prices and a free bag with an annual $ 20 membership.
Egg sales
Egg sales at farmers markets no longer require a food processing plant license, but require a mobile vendor license..
Homebaked goods
are now allowed to be sold at Wisconsin farmers markets without a license. For more information www.wisconsincottagefood.com
The Antigo Farmers Market and the Antigo Area Community Food Pantry have joined in a successful program to provide fresh produce for clients of the Food Pantry.
Wisconsin Farmers Market Association
As of January 28, 2011, Wisconsin has joined its neighbors Michigan and Minnesota in having formed a state-wide farmers market association. http://www.wifarmersmarkets.org
Wisconsin "Pickle Bill" Legislation Passes
Vendors are now allowed to sell processed jams, jellies, fermented and acidified foods that have a pH of 4.6 or below WITHOUT a license from the WDATCP, provided that the following rules are observed… Read more…
For Information about Licensing and Food Safety Regulations call: Department Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection
608-224-4923