Kentucky Publications
Scale Information
For a list of companies where scales can be purchased (click here for a .pdf file of scale companies) or contact the Division of Regulation and Inspection at (502) 573-0282. Scales must be for legal trade and made for commercial use. A legal for trade scale will be marked with a serial number, a model number, and have Class III designation on the identification plate or seal. Scales suitable for farmers markets will have a 1 ounce or smaller or .05 LB or smaller increment. Scales marked "Not Legal for Trade" are not acceptable.
It is the responsibility of the scale owner to have the device inspected an maintain the accuracy of the scale. Scales should be inspected annually. Farmers'markets or direct markets should contact Lanny Arnold at (502) 573-0282 to schedule an inspection of your scales. Please group your inspections together. For instance, a farmers' market should only have one scheduled visit for all of your members to be inspected at the same time. All scales can be brought to a central location, such as the market, an extension office, etc, and be tested at one time before the season starts.
USDA Services
- USDA Direct Marketing Site
http://www.ams.usda.gov/directmarketing
Publications and links to direct marketing services nationwide
- USDA Farmers' Market Site
http://www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets
Includes a comprehensive list of farmers' market locations nationwide
- USDA Market News
http://www.ams.usda.gov/marketnews.htm
Find shipping point and terminal prices for commodities
- "How to Buy" Guides
http://www.ams.usda.gov/howtobuy/
Consumer guides to buying fresh fruits, butter, canned and frozen fruits, canned and frozen vegetables, cheese, dairy products, eggs, fresh vegetables, meat, poultry, and potatoes.
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