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Updates to the Florida Cottage Food Law


February 7, 2018

Under the Cottage Food Law in the state of Florida, individuals can sell certain foods they produce in unlicensed home kitchens, if the food has a low risk of foodborne illness, as outlined in Section 500.80 of the Florida Statutes. These ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cottage Food, Division Of Food Safety, Farm Safety, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, Food Safety, General Agriculture, Market, Panhandle Agriculture, Regulations, Risk Management, Small Farms

Improve Your Life with Panhandle E-Extension Newsletters and UF/IFAS EDIS Resources


November 27, 2017

If you are a regular reader of Gardening in the Panhandle, you know that this e-newsletter covers many topics related to ornamental and vegetable gardening, Florida-friendly landscaping, pest management, and lawn and garden fertility. But ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: 4-H In The Panhandle, Best Management Practices, E-Extension, E-Extension In The Panhandle, E-newsletters, EDIS, Gardening Resources, General Gardening, Home Lawn, Integrated Pest Management, Living Well In The Panhandle, Native Plants, Panhandle Agriculture, Panhandle Gardening, Panhandle Outdoors, Soil Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetable Gardening, Wildlife

Do the New Food Safety Standards Apply to Your Farm?


March 31, 2017

If you are a produce farmer, you should have heard about the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA, by now. This act, which was passed in 2011, is considered the largest update to food safety regulation in over 80 years. The proposed produce ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Building Your Own Farm's Food Safety Manual Workshop, Educational Training, Farm Food Safety, Farm Safety, Field Crops, Food And Drug Administration, Food Safety, Food Safety Modernization Act, FSMA, Good Agricultural Practices, Panhandle Agriculture, Produce Rule, Raw Commodities, Regulations, Risk Management, UF Small Farms Academy Extension Agents, Vegetables, Workshop

Red Hills Small Farm Alliance Recognized by National Farm Credit for Entrepreneurship and Innovation


April 15, 2016

Announced at the National Ag Day in Washington, D.C., the Red Hills Small Farm Alliance (RHSFA) became one of the Top 100 Honorees recognized by the National Farm Credit System for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The Farm Credit 100 Fresh ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Ag In The News, Agriculture Awareness, Awards & Recognition, Economics, Farm Credit’s 100 Fresh Perspectives Program, Local, Panhandle Agriculture, Red Hills Online Market, Red Hills Small Farm Alliance, RHO Market, RHSFA, Seven Days Of Local Delights, Small Farms