Planning to host an event on your farm can quickly become complicated, even as a one-time or annual occasion. Jerry Ford (SFA) and Brett Olson (Renewing the Countryside) give experienced guidance on site planning, food and health regulations, risk management and liability, ticketing, vendors and more! At the very least, you're going to learn where not to put a port-a-potty.

Resources:

Jerry Ford - [email protected]

Brett Olson - [email protected]

On Farm Food Events/Come and Get It!

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA) Blazing Trails

Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center (UMASH)

Come & Get It! On Farm Food Service Manual

Farmstay Manual (needs updating - but may be useful) 

Link to course work

Liability statutes: Statutes, Rules and Laws

Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) liability signs for sale: 1 free sign for members

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The Come & Get It project was designed by Renewing the Countryside in partnership with The Sustainable Farming Association and Minnesota Farmers Union. 

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