Regulations

Food Safety

The Land Connection, USDA, NIFA
Learn about some of the basics of on-farm food safety and handling. 

The Land Connection
Explains Farm Food Safety plan and its importance. 

The Land Connection
A module that gives an in-depth understanding of food safety laws and how to protect against lawsuits.

Illinois Urban Growers Network
Presentation from Lillian Nabwiire from the University of Illinois about fresh produce safety training options. Trainings include PSA grower training, GAP training, and Intro to Produce Safety.
 

Illinois Extension
A guide to understand and implement the Cottage Food Law and Home-to-Market Act. 

ILFMA 
Guide to Illinois Farmers Market Regulations. 

IDPH 
Guidance for wholesale food operations and manufactured food.

Growers Network
Tips to provide safe and healthy food to the public from the Peoria County Health Department.

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Inspections, Labeling, Licensing and Rights

IDOL 
Fact sheet for employers about migrant worker rights relating to compensation. 

Farm Commons 
Assists farmers and producers in answering farm law questions. 

IDPH 
A guide to understand which permit is needed and how to obtain the permit. 

IDPH 
Application packet for the permit required to offer samplings at farmers markets. 

FDA 
A guide to further understand how to correctly label food items for purchase. 

IDOA 
Clarifies who needs organic certification and how to apply. 

USDA 
Provides information on organic regulations, standards, enforcement, trainings, inspectors and more. 

South Dakota Specialty Producers Association
Webinar addressing concerns for farmers transitioning to organic production. 

USDA 
Explanation of the voluntary audit, how to request an audit, and additional GAP resources. 

IDOA 
Regulations for selling eggs and getting a license in Illinois. 

IDOA 
Outlines who needs a license and how to obtain one for selling meat in Illinois.

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