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Episode 73: Could the Zoning Code put a Damper on Your Botanical Production Plans?

Are your botanical products in compliance with the law? This 3-part mini series will share key tips and action steps to boost your legal resilience.

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Did you know that when a farmer starts drying herbs for tea or turning elderberries into syrup, a farm is potentially subject to different zoning or land use rules? In this podcast, Eva and Rachel help you avoid getting caught off-guard by exploring how and why zoning is a powerful decision making tool for navigating the legal transition point between growing herbal ingredients and making herbal/botanical products with regards to land use regulations. You’ll also hear important insights from farmers who researched their zoning codes and, as a result, are better informed and able to make the best decisions for their business goals.

This is the final episode of a special 3-part mini series on boosting legal resilience when making and selling botanical products. Check out the other episodes in the list below!

Other episodes in the series:

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For a full transcript of the episode, click here.

This project was generously funded by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

 

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