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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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Publications

University of California, Agriculture & Natural Resources Catalog Agritourism Enterprises on Your Farm or Ranch: Where to Start by Holly George and Ellie Rilla about navigating the regulatory processes in California. This PDF guide can be downloaded free.
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Selling Locally Grown Meat

Processing Requirements Labeling Requirements for Meat Marketing Labels Label Approvals Food Safety Meat Storage & Transportation Additional Meat Processing Resources Selling Meat at Farmers Market Meat Products and Pet Food Meat: Who Regulates What Non-Amenable Species CDFA: CA Department of Food &...
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Selling by the Pound

The following information was provided by the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures.
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Selling Fresh Shell Eggs

The sale of raw shell eggs sold from your property, at Certified Farmer's Market, grocery stores, restaurants and institutions are covered by this fact sheet. California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) administers this program. Eggs must be from hens under your ownership and care.
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Funding Sources

List of possible funding sources from government, NGO's and other organizations. USDA Programs in the Local Food Supply Chain (pdf) and Grants, Loans and Other Support by USDA AMS. A summary overview of various programs, this is an incomplete list.
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Private Water Systems

The following was written by Karen Giovannini, reviewed by Cynthia Lee, California Department of Public Health.
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Business Resources

Requirements for All Businesses Business and Home Occupation Licenses Hiring Employees Fictitious Business Name Statement Insurance Sales/Use Tax for Ag Operations Resources for Getting Started in Business Most businesses usually need all of the following: Employer Identification Number if filing ta...
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