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Publications

University of California, Agriculture & Natural Resources Catalog Agritourism Enterprises on Your Farm or Ranch: Where to Start by Holly George and Ellie Rilla about navigating the regulatory processes in California. This PDF guide can be downloaded free.
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How to get help

Sonoma County Master Gardeners are here to help! Garden Sense is a free program for Sonoma County residents who want to learn how to create a beautiful and sustainable garden that conserves water. We make home visits and provide information on low-water-use plant selection and irrigation.
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Red Flag Warning Days

What is a Red Flag Warning Day, what are the criteria used to determine the risk and what does it mean? Find a list of what should you do on a Red Flag Warning Day and how to prepare in advance.
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Tips for plants that grow well under oak trees
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Planting Under Oaks

Guidelines for planting under or around oaks and suggested plant for under and around both evergreen and deciduous oak trees. Where oaks grow natively, whether standing alone or in a mixed woodland, the ground beneath is home to very few understory plants. Learn how to safely garden under oaks.
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Meat: Who Regulates What

Copied from Registrar Corp: FDA & USDA Who Regulates What? "Deciphering whether meat and poultry products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can be tricky.
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Regulations for Meat Products and Pet Food

California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) requires licensing of businesses, including retail food establishments, that make meat products for sale only direct to consumer. Note: meat products sold for resale must be made at a USDA inspected facility.
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Cottage Food Operations

On this page: List of Cottage Foods Product Not on List Types of CFO's Food Safety Selling Cottage Foods Labeling FAQ's Zoning, Well & Septic Business & Legal Apply Foods Not Allowed in CFO Links Are you ready to sell your home made foods?
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