Adding Value

Value-added agriculture usually refers to food processing by a farmer or rancher. Farmers and ranchers who also process their fruits, vegetables, or animal products can create an additional marketing and revenue stream for their business.

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Resources

• Food Industry Assistance
  Information and advice about manufacturing options, labeling, regulations and sanitation from the University of California Food Safety site.
• Safe Methods for Canning Vegetables (PDF)
  An 11-page publication by Linda Harris, Food Safety Extension Specialist at UC Davis, with directions for canning vegetables.
• National Center for Home Food Preservation
  Website includes information on how to can, freeze, dry, cure, smoke, ferment, pickle, and make jams. Hosted by University of Georgia.
• Resources for Small Food Processors & Potential Entreprenuers
  Resources for starting an added-value food business, from Pennsylvania State University.
• Food Entrepreneur Resource Center
  Advice for starting a specialty foods business, from Cornell University.
• Value Added Agriculture: Is It Right for Me?
  Article on entering the value-added industry, from the University of Florida IFAS.