Project Overview
This project addressed the legal liabilities small farms
undertake in processing and selling value-added farm food products at both
wholesale and retail venues. Due to limited experience with product liability,
legal labeling, food handling safety, required licensing, and scheduled processes, these farmers are at risk for failure to comply with New
York State regulations and federal food safety requirements. Three workshops
were offered: one targeting farmers interested in or already producing a
value-added meat product; one targeting farmers interested in or already
producing a value-added dairy product; and one targeting farmers interested in
or already producing a value-added horticulture product. Fifty-seven farmers
from a seven county region in the Catskills (Albany; Delaware; Chenango; Otsego;
Schoharie; Sullivan; Washington; and Westchester) participated. 100% of participants felt they now acquired the knowledge and resources needed to improve compliance and develop a farm business plan that includes steps to minimize regulatory risk.
Number of Participants: 57
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
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REPORTS & EVALUATIONS
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