Practical Farm Tools

FSMA Exemption Kit

2026 Season

Welcome, Farmer.

Verify your status, secure your records, and farm with peace of mind.

Best For:

  • Generating Paperwork: Ideal for small farms (Market Garden, CSA, etc.).
  • Target Sales: Verifies 3-Year Avg. Sales between $33,297 and $665,947.
  • Local Sales: Verifies >50% sold locally (In-State OR <275 miles).

Also Useful For:

  • Confirming Full Exemption (BLUE): Sales under $33k? Use this to generate proof that you are "off the hook."
  • Monitoring Growth (RED): Growing fast? Track your rolling average so you aren't surprised by full inspection requirements.
  • Verifying Local Rule: Confirm your "Local" percentage matches the legal definition (In-State OR <275 miles).

How To Use

  1. Start: Go to "CALCULATOR".
  2. Input: Enter 3 years of sales data.
  3. Check: Verify your status bar.
  4. Letter: Download your PDF (Open Access).
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Legal Disclaimer

This tool is provided for educational and record-keeping purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or regulatory advice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy based on 21 CFR Part 112 (Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption), specifically ยง112.5 (Exemptions), regulations and inflation-adjusted limits are subject to change by the FDA.

Limitation of Liability: By using this tool, you acknowledge that the Author and Publisher are not responsible for any audit outcomes, fines, or regulatory actions taken against your farm. The user is solely responsible for verifying all data against current FDA and State Department of Agriculture guidelines. This tool is sold "as-is" without warranty of any kind.

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