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Agritourism Law Primer

By Christine Dzujna | April 14, 2021

Agritourism

Like any other business, farm survival is best achieved by those who remain nimble and can adjust their business plans to accommodate the needs and desires of their customer base while generating more income for themselves. Agritourism is an excellent option to reach those goals and, fortunately, there are laws across the country that support…

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News, State Laws and Regulations This article is related to: federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, food rights, food safety, legislation, Right to Farm

A Raw Not Ground/Raw Ground Hazard Analysis

By Michael Fisher | March 22, 2021

Raw Beef Patties

Last month we considered a slaughter hazard analysis. This month we will go a step further and consider a raw not ground and raw ground hazard analysis and flowchart. We start with the 9 CFR 417.2(a)(2) flow chart describing the process steps…

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This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News This article is related to: CDC data, FDA, federal regulations, food freedom, food safety, meat processing, Michael Fisher, poultry, USDA

A Cottage Food Business Primer

By Christine Dzujna | March 2, 2021

Cottage Food Primer

As a potential cottage food entrepreneur, you must do your homework and understand your state and local rules before proceeding; however, there are some general principles you can expect to confront as you prepare recipes, product lists, and business plans. We aim to cover the basics here to help prepare you for what to expect…

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This article can be found in: Food Rights News, State Laws and Regulations This article is related to: federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, food rights, food safety, health department, legislation, member benefits

Introduction to the Updated Red Meat Map & Chart

By Christine Dzujna | February 19, 2021

Red Meat Map Large February 2021

In 1967 Congress passed the Wholesome Meat Act, Public Law 90-201, amending the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA). The act expanded the federal government’s authority over meat slaughter and processing to intrastate commerce but did create exemptions from the requirement that an inspector be present when slaughtering is taking place. The Wholesome Meat Act allowed the “uninspected” slaughter of meat animals at a custom facility as long as the owner…

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This article can be found in: Federal News, State Laws and Regulations, State News This article is related to: custom meat, federal legislation, federal regulations, food freedom, food rights, food safety, legislation, meat processing, slaughterhouses, state legislation, USDA

A Slaughter Hazard Analysis

By Michael Fisher | February 11, 2021

Slaughter Hazard Analysis

Over the last four months, we discussed Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) terms, hazard analysis requirements, flowchart, and food safety hazards. Let’s put those discussions to work and conduct a 9 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 417.2(a) hazard analysis for livestock and poultry slaughter…

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This article can be found in: Federal News, Food Rights News This article is related to: CDC data, FDA, federal regulations, food freedom, food safety, meat processing, Michael Fisher, poultry, USDA

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