by Emily Stone | Nov 26, 2024 | Business Organizations, Emily Stone, Field Guide to CSA, Food Safety, Labor, Landowner Liability, Local Food Systems, Transportation
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) can be a beneficial tool for producers to add value to their operation. However, if a CSA is not carefully formed with a detailed business plan and proper risk management tools, concerns about liability can arise. Liability is a...
by Emily Stone | Nov 12, 2024 | Business Organizations, Emily Stone, Farm Labor, Field Guide to CSA, Finance and Credit, Food Safety, Labor, Landowner Liability, Local Food Systems, Marketing Orders, Production Contracts, Taxation, Taxation
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great opportunity for agricultural producers looking to add value to their operation and for consumers looking to support the local economy through their food purchases. This article is the second installment in a series...
by Emily Stone | Oct 29, 2024 | Agricultural Marketing Service, Business Organizations, Commodity Programs, Conservation Programs, Cooperatives, Emily Stone, Farm Labor, Federal Loan Programs, Field Guide to CSA, Food Safety, Labor, Landowner Liability, Local Food Systems, United States Department of Agriculture, Urban Agriculture
If you are a consumer interested in connecting with and financially supporting farmers in your local community, one option is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Similarly, if you are an agricultural producer interested in producing food for local consumers through...
by Emily Stone | Oct 17, 2024 | Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service
On September 28, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB660 into law. This bill was the first in the nation to ban the use of certain date labels on food products. Specifically, the California law creates uniformity in the types of date labels used on food...
by Emily Stone | Oct 3, 2024 | Ag & Food Law Update, Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service
On September 17, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a summary report finding that 13 of 210 retail dark chocolate-containing products labeled “dairy-free” actually contained milk allergens. The FDA has labeling requirements for products that contain...
