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Glamping on the Farm

Although Farmstays must be in the primary residence or guest house, there are farms that would like to offer an alternative experience like "Glamping." What is glamping? It is a combination of glamorous and camping - no ordinary tent camping.
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Alternatives to Sale by Weight

The following has been provided by the Agricultural Commissioners, Weights & Measures office. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables may be sold by dry measure, net weight, or by count. Alternatives to selling by weight are as follows: You can sell produce by the each.
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Ag Processing on the Farm

On this page: Overview Land Zoning Districts Small-Scale Ag Processing See also: Value Add Products Cottage Foods Covered on this page are the county land use requirements for permitting on-farm ag processing operations. Permit Sonoma regulates land use in the unincorporated areas of the county.
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On-Farm Retail Sales

On July 29, 2014, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a zoning code change to allow small-scale agricultural retail sales and small-scale agricultural processing on agriculturally zoned properties with a simpler, faster, less-expensive (around $600 in fees), zoning permit approval proces...
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Regulatory Agencies

This is the whole reason you got into farming, right? Probably not, but it is important to be aware of the licensing, regulations and permits that may be required for different aspects of your ag business.
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Agricultural Farm Stay Fact Sheet

Part of an agricultural enterprise that produces agricultural products. Farmstay accommodations must be in the primary residence or guest house on the property. The owner, or tenant farmer, must reside on the property. Maximum of 5 rooms.
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Selling Locally Grown Produce

Farming produce is allowed in most zones throughout the County without any permits, however depending on what you want to do with the produce, you may need a permit or two. And you always want to practice California Small Farm Food Safety Guidelines (California Department of Food & Agriculture).
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About Zoning and Right to Farm

Sonoma County General Plan (current) Sonoma County General Plan 2020 Update Sonoma County Right to Farm Ordinance Sonoma County Zoning Code Definitions The existing ;General Plan land use plan includes three agricultural land use categories: Land Intensive Agriculture (LIA) 74,255 acres or 7.
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