Starting a New Food Business in the New Year

If you have some kitchen skills and are looking for a way to make some money, a small-scale food business might pay off. Florida’s Cottage Food Law allows you to make certain foods in your… Read More
Posted: January 4, 2021
If you have some kitchen skills and are looking for a way to make some money, a small-scale food business might pay off. Florida’s Cottage Food Law allows you to make certain foods in your… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Money Matters
Tags: agripreneurship, cottage foods, entrepreneurship, food business, starting a business
by Yilin
Posted: December 15, 2020
Preservation of agricultural land is crucial. Annually, one million acres of farmland are converted to nonfarm uses. Most of the conversion happens in metropolitan counties where four out of five Americans live. Urban agriculture is… Read More
Posted: April 7, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Florida, food markets, local food
Posted: March 30, 2020
We need farm and food businesses to keep providing us with fresh foods. Local growers are taking extra precautions to reduce risks on their farms, and farm visitors have a responsibility to use safe practices… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Fruits & Vegetables, Work & Life
Tags: Agritourism, COVID-19, locally grown, shelter-in-place
Posted: March 23, 2020
Many workplaces, schools, and social venues have been shut down. One thing remains: Everyone still needs to eat. It’s more critical than ever to keep domestic farming, ranching and associated food processing, packing, and distribution… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Food Safety, Uncategorized
Tags: Agritourism, COVID-19, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, food safety
Posted: February 10, 2020
Saturday, March 14, 2020 – Kissimmee, FL If you are considering starting or expanding a small farm business, this workshop will help you find the answers you need. Presentations and discussions include: Osceola County and… Read More
Posted: August 13, 2019
Farmers markets are growing in popularity due to the high demand for locally grown foods. Market farming is a great way to start a small farm business. It gives you the chance to interact with… Read More
Posted: June 19, 2019
Written by Julia Soondar, Food Systems Intern, UF IFAS Extension- Osceola County On June 27th, Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day will be celebrated for the second time, as declared by the United Nations…. Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Tags: local food, Micro Small & Medium sized Enterprises Day, small business, small farms
Posted: August 3, 2018
Farm-based businesses have expanding opportunities to offer unique products, entertainment, and services to locals or visitors from around the world. Osceola County’s recent increase in new residents has brought in both new farm operators and… Read More
Posted: June 6, 2018
Every producer knows agriculture is a business with risks. Having the right insurance coverage can be the difference between sustaining your operation and literally losing the farm. This gives an overview of insurance considerations for… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Uncategorized
Tags: Agritourism, Farm Insurance, Liability
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