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Let’s Have Lunch! Food Safety Issues

In this episode, we discuss food safety issues for your direct-to-consumer farm enterprise. Episode 8.

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0:00 – Managing Food Safety Issues in Cottage Food Production

2:03 – Challenges Faced by Small Farmers

4:45 – Variations in Cottage Food Laws

9:15 – Building Trust and Managing Risks

12:04 – Resources and Compliance

17:07 – Conclusion and Resources

 

A very basic introduction to various direct-to-consumer legal issues, including food freedom laws, food safety, navigating local cottage food laws, working with regulators, and more. Includes a list of additional resources on food safety for farmers. Featuring Bren Lieske, Erin Hannum, Rachel Armstrong, and Matt Stannard.

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