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Example from Virginia

Read about four diverse farms utilizing agritourism in Virginia: Valley Business FRONT, Aug 2013: The Pitch for Agritourism "During October, local farms often see more families wanting to come out and visit places like pumpkin patches.
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Poultry Processing: Plant in a Box

The following was the feature in of Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN) Update #60, written by Kathryn Quanbeck, NMPAN Program Manager, and is re-printed with their permission. NMPAN presented a webinar Plant in a Box: A Solution for USDA Inspected Poultry Processing, February 2016.
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Skincare Product Regulations

Artisan skincare products can be made in the home and may be a good option for expanding your farming enterprise. This page covers the regulations associated with making skincare products in Sonoma County.
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Agritourism - Regulations & Other Considerations

Event Permits Food Service Insurance, Safety & Accessibility Marketing Additional Agritourism Resources Agritourism in Sonoma County Farm Stay and Vacation Rentals Have a question? Ask the Ag Ombudsman Agritourism bible. Order from UC ANR Catalog.
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Selling Meat at Farmers Markets

Overview of Farmers Markets Certified Ag Products Non-Certifiable Ag Products Food Facility Permit Requirements Load Lists Information specific to selling meat at Certified Farmers Markets.
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Farm Stands

Farm stands are allowed in the following property zones in the Unincorporated areas of the County. NOTE: For City properties, check with your municipality.
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GIS Maps

Included on this page: Permit Sonoma GIS Maps Other GIS Maps Oct 2017 Sonoma Complex Fires A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data.
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Value Added Food

With much emphasis on local products, this is a great time to venture into the value added business with delicious artisan foods and products that build on your familys legacy! Permits Food Safety Insurance & Legal Getting Started Cottage Food Products Meat products Microenterprise Home Kitchen (MEH...
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General Plan Ag Element

The General Plan is the blueprint for land use in unincorporated Sonoma County. It includes maps that show where agricultural, residential, commercial and other land uses will be located, and a series of policies that guide future decisions about growth, development and conservation of resources.
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