Know before you buy at fairs, festivals, farmers markets or online

LANSING

It’s farmers market, fair, and festival season in Michigan, and that means a lot of food entrepreneurs are out selling their goods, from ready-to-eat meals and fresh baked goods to specialty processed foods like hot sauces, salsas, jams, pickles, and more.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reminds consumers to assure the foods they purchase are from a business that…