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Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises

Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises

Steps To Operate A Legally Permitted Facility

Explore Processing

Think outside the “salsa box” and explore the process of adding a value-added product to your enterprise. The resources here will help you take your ideas to a consumer-ready product that meets state and federal requirements.  UF/IFAS Extension offers several programs to assist you, including Florida Food Entrepreneurship, HACCP, Certified Food Protection Manager Training, Food Preservation and Cottage Food training; check our calendar for the latest offerings.  Find help with the UF/IFAS Ask the Experts feature, and be sure to visit the Business and Policy and Food Safety pages for additional guidance. The Florida Direct Marketing Handbook includes a comprehensive listing of requirements for permitted kitchens along with a wider range of ideas like food trucks.

  • Cottage Foods
    • Publications on Cottage Foods (including honey) – UF/IFAS
    • Publications on Food Preservation – UF/IFAS
    • Food Entrepreneurship in Florida series – UF/IFAS
    • National Center for Home Food Preservation - University of Georgia
  • Permitted Kitchens and Food Establishment Permits
    • Florida Direct Marketing Handbook – UF\IFAS
    • Getting a Retail Food Establishment Permit – FDACS
    • Nutrition & Foodservice Professional Training - UF online
    • Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals Food Safety Manager Certifications
    • Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
  • Fermented Products
    • Special Processes at Retail (i.e. fermented products and jerky) – FDACS
    • State Guidance on Kombucha – FDACS
    • Making Fermented Pickles and Sauerkraut - University of Minnesota
  • Alcohol Products
    • State Certified Florida Farm Wineries and Vineyards Program – FDACS
    • Florida Farm Wineries and Vineyards Map – FDACS
    • Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Licenses
    • Florida Statute 561.42: Alcohol Distribution
  • Animal Products and Processing
    • Publications on Selling Meat Products in Florida – UF/IFAS
    • State Limited Poultry and Egg Farms Permit Requirements – FDACS
    • State Dairy Facility Inspections – FDACS 
    • Division of Animal Industry – FDACS
    • Meat and Poultry Processing Guidelines - Association of Food and Drug Officials
  • Aquaculture Products
    • Regulations Pertaining to Non-native Fish in Florida Aquaculture – UF/IFAS
    • Licenses to sell wild harvest fish, frogs or marine organisms - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
    • Aquaculture - FDACS
    • State Shellfish Guidance including Processing – FDACS
  • Additional Enterprises
    • Producing Cosmetics- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics Licensing
    • State Animal Feed Distributor Licensing and Information – FDACS
  • Additional Resources
    • See a list of trade organizations on our Networking page
    • Explore Business topics on our Planning and Management page
    • Explore our Direct Marketing and Institutional Procurement pages
    • Value-Added Food Products - ATTRA/NCAT
    • Retail Processing Guides - Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)
    • American Association of Meat Processors
  • Processing Video Playlist
    • Processing YouTube Playlist - UF/IFAS Extension Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Program

Cottage Foods

Made in a cottage food operations are not subject to Florida's food safety regulations.

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