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Description Model land use policies to help communities promote and create farmers' markets. These policies include NPLAN's "Model Comprehensive Plan Language to Protect and Expand Farmers' Markets" and "Model Zoning Ordinance Establishing Farmers' Markets as Permitted Use," which can be used to remove policy barriers, protect and optimize farmers' markets, and increase access for low-income customers. -
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Publisher National Policy and Regional Analysis Network (NPLAN)
Publisher Website http://nplanonline.org
Tags: access (2) , regulation (3) , policy (2) , land use (1) , zoning (1) , low income (1) , ordinance (1)

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Publisher WV Bureau for Public Health Public Health Sanitation Division
Publisher Website http://www.wvdhhr.org
Tags: Food Safety (3) , West Virginia (1) , WV (1) , regulation (3) , licenses (1) , permits (1) , health department (1)

Description Though California-oriented, manual provides an overview of issues that market managers in any state should consider. The manual describes ways to safeguard markets against risks, contains sample forms and checklists, and includes a list of regulatory agencies and other organizations market managers may need to contact for permits, regulatory information, and support. -
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Publisher University of California Small Farms Program
Publisher Website http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/
Tags: Insurance (8) , regulation (3) , risks (1) , liability (4) , california (1) , regulatory (1) , forms (1) , checklist (1)