Old MacDonald has to follow the rules

November 26th, 2008 at 03:26am Jennie Pollock

Farmers are invited to attend a “food rules” workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County office, 1925 S. Meridian Road, Rockford.

Consumers are demanding fresh, local produce at an increasing rate and regional farmers are stepping up production, including shelf-stable products processed directly at local farms to meet that demand. Farmers are sometimes unaware of the many rules and regulations that apply to producing, transporting, and selling meats, eggs, cheese, jam, pickles, or baked goods, and this workshop will provide important information.

Cost is $10; register at www.thelandconnection.org/farmers or 847-570-0701.

P.S. Yeah, I know that NOT all farmers look like this guy…

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