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Presentations from "Starting a SUCCESSFUL Specialty Food Business" workshops offered by UC Cooperative Extension in 2015 workshop agenda To learn about any upcoming workshops relating to Specialty Food or Cottage Food businesses, please see the UC Small Farm Program list of upcoming events.
The chain of food safety begins with farmers in the field and continues through packinghouses, value-added production operations, farmers markets and other vendors, and ultimately ends with the consumer.
"Organic" is a marketing label and accompanying set of production practices that is regulated by USDA, and certified by various organizations. Many small-scale farmers have found a valuable niche in growing and selling organic products.
Many small-scale farmers are responsible not only for growing their crops, but also for selling their products. Agricultural marketing can include selling to wholesalers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, and consumers.
Agricultural tourism is a commercial enterprise at a working farm or ranch conducted for the enjoyment and education of visitors, and that generates supplemental income for the owner or operator.
The UC Small Farm Program has helped lead the way in introducing blueberry production to California farmers. Advisors continue with blueberry field research and outreach to interested growers.
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Small farms research and extension efforts at the University of California are focused on the challenges and opportunities of California's small-scale farm operators.
