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On-farm Poultry Meat Processing with USDA Exemption

Overview of USDA Exempt Processing Definitions & General Information USDA Exempt, CDFA Exempt Facilities USDA exempt, CDFA Licensed Facilities Tables: Label Requirements for Exempt Processed USDA/CDFA Exempt USDA Exempt/CDFA Licensed Resources: Sanitation Mobile Processing USDA On-Farm Processing in...
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Selling at Certified Farmers Market

Certified Farmers Market means a location certified by the County Agricultural Commissioner and operated pursuant to the Food and Agricultural Code and regulations.
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Food Safety Modernization Act

CDFA Produce Safety Program is requiring that ALL farms complete their questionnaire. Please visit this page and complete the appropriate questionnaire to help CDFA make informed decisions about inspections, and to assist them in determining which farms may be exempt.
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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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