Tag: COTTAGE FOOD LAW

What Farmers Need to Know About Florida’s Cottage Food Law?

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
June 4, 2026

Agritourism and other farm activities offer farmers a unique way to connect with their community while increasing income without obtaining more acreage. Inviting visitors onto the farm not only strengthens relationships with customers but also ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Ag Business, Agriculture, COTTAGE FOOD LAW, Farm Business, Farm Management, Polk Small Farms, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County

¿Qué deben saber los agricultores sobre la Ley de Alimentos Caseros de Florida (“Cottage Food Law”)?

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
June 4, 2026

El agroturismo y otras actividades agrícolas ofrecen a los agricultores una forma única de conectar con su comunidad y al mismo tiempo, una oportunidad de aumentar sus ingresos sin necesidad de adquirir más terreno. Brindar acceso al público ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Ag Business, Agriculture, COTTAGE FOOD LAW, En Espanol, Español, Farm Business, Farm Management, Polk Small Farms, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County

Cottage Food, Water BMPs, & Essential Farm Equipment at the 2025 Spring Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network Meeting

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
April 18, 2025

Many farmers sell products directly from their farms to reach more customers. Some of these items require a food permit, but others can be sold without one under Florida’s Cottage Food Law. What is the Cottage Food Law? Florida's Cottage ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: BMPs, COTTAGE FOOD LAW, Farm Equipment, Farm Management, Irrigation, Small Farms, Southwest Florida Small Farms Network, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Water

Cottage Food & Essential Farm Equipment at the 2024 Fall Southwest Florida Small Farmer Network Meeting

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
August 14, 2024

Plenty of farmers are selling their products on their farms to increase their customers. Many of these products require a food permit that the farmer must obtain before selling. On the other hand, there are several products that farmers can ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: COTTAGE FOOD LAW, Florida Farms, Small Farms, Southwest District, Southwest Florida Small Farms Network, UF-IFAS, Vegetable Farm, Vegetables

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