Value-Added / Tourism Resources

Hosting on-farm events and creating tasty products to sell to customers are both increasingly integral parts of the sustainable farming experience. These written and multimedia materials explain zoning and other regulatory concerns, taxes, and hosting safe events.

FAQ: Agritourism on Your Farm

It's wonderful to have people visit your farm. Here's how to manage common legal risks.

FAQ: Adding Value to Your Farm Products

Adding value to your farm products doesn't have to mean adding legal stress! Here are some questions and answers about altering farm products beyond their harvested state.

Adding Value to Farm Products: The Legal Issues

Added value production is legally different than farm production. Learn how to address the differences and risks with this resource guide.

Dealing with Regulators Tipsheet: An inspector, certifier or other regulator has made a decision I disagree with. What can I do?

This tipsheet offers insights on strategically working with regulators such as inspectors, zoning boards, and organic certifiers.

Value-Added/Agritourism and Taxes Tipsheet: How does starting an agritourism or value-added venture affect my taxes?

This tipsheet helps farmers with diversified farm operations determine how to properly report income and expenses on their federal tax returns.

Working With Regulators

Pick up legal background, hints, and ideas for successfully working with inspectors and government agents as they write, apply, and enforce regulations on farms.

Animal Welfare in the News

Podcast: In this episode, we explore a recent news story about a farmer who is charged with breaking animal welfare laws, to the ire of many in the farming community.

Adding Value Without Adding Legal Liability Part II

Podcast (broadcast of recorded tutorial): We continue discussing the legal implication of value added products. We cover liability, zoning, insurance, employment law, and best business practices.

Adding Value Without Adding Legal Liability Part I

Podcast (broadcast of recorded tutorial): In Part 1 we review the standard framework for food regulations, including permits and licenses, and then talk a bit about cottage food laws.

Hosting Safe, Legally Secure Farm Events Part II

Podcast (broadcast of recorded tutorial): In this episode we discuss how to handle injuries that might occur during a farm event and considerations for fee-based events.

Hosting Safe, Legally Secure Farm Events Part I

Podcast (broadcast of recorded tutorial): In this episode we discuss legal consideration related to hosting farm events, including zoning, accommodating disabilities, potlucks, and food service.

On-Farm Food Service for WI Farmers

Podcast (broadcast of recorded tutorial): Learn what it takes to host effective, enjoyable food service on your farm.

On-Farm Food Service for MN Farmers

Podcast (broadcast of recorded tutorial): Learn what it takes to host effective, enjoyable food service on your farm.

Come & Get It WI: On-Farm Food Service Overview

Watch this tutorial to learn what it takes to host effective, enjoyable food service on your farm (Specific to Wisconsin).

Come & Get It MN: On-Farm Food Service Overview

Watch this tutorial to learn what it takes to host effective, enjoyable food service on your farm (Specific to Minnesota).

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