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Once you have your business plan and funding in place, it is time to think about choosing an appropriate business entity and securing the requisite licenses, permits, and registrations to operate.
Farm Commons — Choosing a Business Structure
Description: Article and webpage of helpful resources farmers can use to help determine where to start when deciding which business structure is the right one for a farm or ranch.
Food Safety Certification
Description: Provided through USU Extension, these online courses include Food Safety Managers Certificate and Good Manufacturing Practices for Human Foods.
Utah Food Handler Training
Description: This website provides all of the information and certification process needed for obtaining a food handlers’ permit. The local health department will not issue a food handler permit without receiving documentation of this certificate.
Utah Produce Safety Program
Description: Provided by the Utah Department of Agriculture and food, this website contains a questionnaire, a training, and a farm readiness review based on a foundation of Good Agriculture Practices.
Call your local Health Department before starting any food business!