Updated COVID-19 Information
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COVID 19 Preparedness Plan Examples
We have been collaborating with the University of Minnesota Extension office and the MDA in creating a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan template that Cottage Food Producers can use as a resource to complete their own plan. Here is the background on why the plan is necessary, what needs to be included in the plan, and two […]
Important COVID-19 Updates ~ June 23, 2020
All farmers’ markets, farmers, & food makers need to have a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan on file by June 29, 2020. This means Cottage Food Producers must complete a plan to the best of your ability and keep it on hand as you are food makers. Farmers’ markets, farmers, and food makers were designated critical businesses under Executive […]
Delivering Cottage Food Products During COVID-19
Here is guidance from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture on delivering our products as we continue to practice social distancing. Where can I make deliveries of cottage food to customers? If cottage food is ordered by a customer for delivery, the cottage food producer must personally deliver the food to the customer’s home, or meet […]
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COVID 19 Guidance & Information by sjerickson
Due to many requests for COVID-19-related guidance and information for the food producers in Minnesota, the MDA has provided a newly-published PDF resource for food businesses, food establishment employees, and cottage food producers on their website. You can access this resource by clicking on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s home page, www.mda.state.mn.us and selecting the Info on […]