CT HB05419

Expands the definition of "farmers' market" to include markets that operate on any given day or event, not just those occupying a site throughout an entire season, while maintaining requirement of at least two farmers selling Connecticut-grown fresh produce.

Establishes the Connecticut Milk Promotion Board within the Department of Agriculture with nine members including dairy producers, cooperative representatives, and a consumer health organization representative to develop promotional and research programs for Connecticut dairy farms.

Permits preparation and sale of acidified food products, jams, jellies, and preserves in residential farm kitchens without state or local inspection, provided specific conditions are met including pH testing, water quality verification, and preparer completion of approved food handling courses.

Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to inspect poultry producers raising up to 5,000 turkeys or 20,000 poultry annually and poultry processing facilities, with approved facilities designated as approved food sources for consumers and food service establishments.