Welcome to the Farmers Market guidance webpage. Please see the links below for more information and guidance.
- Clark County Farmers Market Safety Guidance - opens in new window
- Food Safety Regulations of Farmers Markets - opens in new window
- Ph Chart - opens in new window
- Home Based Vendor Labeling- opens in new window
Indiana Home-Based Vendor Handbook
In partnership with Health First Indiana and Purdue University, the Indiana Department of Health is proud to publish the Indiana Home-Based Vendor Handbook.
Click here to view the Home Based Vendor Handbook - opens in new window
With the integration of academic resources and state laws, this handbook is intended to serve as a guide to identify food products that can be safely prepared and sold within the State of Indiana under Home-Based Vendor (HBV) Regulations. If you have questions about product allowance, please contact your local health department, or questions may be submitted to the IDOH retail food program by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Farm and Homestead Food Sales
The following is guidance issued by the Indiana Department of Health regarding House Enrolled Act 1424 (Farm and Homestead Food Sales) which goes into effect July 1st 2026.
https://ag.purdue.edu/department/foodsci/_docs/idoh-homestead-and-small-farm-guidance.pdf - opens in new window