Sask. government says ungraded eggs can now be sold at farmers' markets

After confusion, Sask. minister says farm eggs allowed at farmers' markets

After confusion and concern over proposed food safety changes, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Health has announced producers will not be required to grade their eggs when selling directly to Farmers' market consumers.

No need for grading of eggs at farmers market, says province

According to the province's news release, this will ensure that the Ministry of Health and the SHA maintain a common sense approach to food safety, specific to eggs.

Sask. government says ungraded eggs can now be sold at farmers' markets

Days after announcing food safety amendments that would have seen stopped the sale of farm fresh eggs at farmers' markets, the Saskatchewan government has changed its plan.

Protecting Local Food: Why Proposed Changes to Saskatchewan’s Food Safety Regulations Threaten Small Farmers and Consumers

The Regina Farmers’ Market (RFM) is calling on our community to speak out against a proposed regulatory change that could ban the sale of farm-fresh eggs at farmers’ markets in Saskatchewan. If passed, this amendment would significantly impact local farmers, limit consumer choice, and...