Selling food at public events

Farmers markets and public events offer many opportunities for local food vendors to showcase and sell their products within the community. Food vendors have a variety of ways to offer us new flavors, recipes and products to explore. 

Clark County Public Health works with local food vendors on proper food handling practices. Before selling, serving, preparing or sampling food at public events or farmers markets, or coordinating food vendors for an event in Clark County, check out the frequently asked questions about temporary events webpage.

Selling certain foods like, popcorn, cotton candy, whole and uncut fruits and vegetables, are exempt from needing a food permit, but safe food handling practices are still required. Learn how to submit for a free Certificate of Review before serving or selling food items that are exempt from permit. 

Chicks, ducklings and backyard poultry

Spring is the season for chicks and ducklings. Whether adding feathered friends to a backyard flock or visiting them at a petting zoo, make sure to stay healthy around backyard poultry. 

Chicks, ducklings and other live poultry can carry illness-causing Salmonella bacteria – even if they appear clean and healthy. The birds shed germs through their droppings which can easily contaminate areas where they live and roam. 

Young children are especially at risk for serious illness. Make sure children never nuzzle or kiss chicks or ducklings. If children handle live chicks or ducklings, make sure they wash their hands immediately after with soap and warm water. 

Free in-person and online workshops

Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free in-person and online workshops this spring. Participants will jumpstart their knowledge on topics including composting, green cleaning and sustainable lifestyle habits! 

Pre-registration is required for all workshops. To register, visit the Composter Recycler webpage

The Composter Recycler program educates the community about easy ways to reduce waste, increase recycling and create healthier homes.  

PFAS in public and private drinking water

Per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a large group of human-made chemicals used for decades in many products, such as water-resistant clothing, non-stick cookware, and cleaning products. When PFAS are made, used, disposed of, or spilled near water sources, like rivers, aquifers or wells, the chemicals can get into drinking water.

Scientists are still studying how PFAS affect people’s health. Some PFAS can build up in people’s bodies and, over time, may cause harmful health effects. Visit the PFAS in drinking water webpage to learn more.

 

Public records request

To request public records involving Public Health, please access the Public Records Request Portal, create an account and complete the submittal process.