This is a grant-funded project with

US Dept. of Agriculture
Risk
Management Agency

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Binder Contents

The pdf documents embedded below are designed for a 3-ring binder.
All supporting web resources are also included.

Binder cover insert (pdf file)
 
   
Section 1: Introduction (pdf file)
  WA State RCW or (Word doc)

The Food Supply Chain or (pdf file)
   
Section 2: Maintaining a Safe Premise (pdf file)
 

Hold Harmless Sample Agreement

Volunteer Assumption of Risk (Family and Minors)
Sample Forms (pdf file)

Ohio State University Fact Sheet:
Liability for Visitors to Farm Property

   
Section 3: Assuring Safe Products (pdf file)
 

Liability Concerns for Farmers Involved in
Direct Marketing of Farm Products


WA Handbook of Regulations for Direct Farm Marketing:
"The Green Book"

Cornell University's
Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Program Publications:

"Food Safety Begins on the Farm" and
“Reduce Microbial Contamination with Good Agricultural Practices"

   

Section 4: Employment and Labor (pdf file)

 

Agricultural Labor and Industries

Rules for Hiring Contract Labor

A History of Community Supported Agriculture

   
Section 5: Navigating the Insurance Maze (pdf file)
 

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Insurance Consumer Hotline or 1-800-562-6900

How to Pick and Agent or Broker

Insurance Companies

Hold Harmless Sample Agreement