Episode 73: Could the Zoning Code put a Damper on Your Botanical Production Plans?

Farm Commons

Did you know that when a farmer starts drying herbs for tea or turning elderberries into syrup, a farm is potentially subject to different zoning or land use rules? In this podcast, Eva and Rachel help you avoid getting caught off-guard by exploring how and why zoning is a powerful decision making tool for navigating the legal transition point between growing herbal ingredients and making herbal/botanical products with regards to land use regulations. You’ll also hear important insights from farmers who researched their zoning codes and, as a result, are better informed and able to make the best decisions for their business goals.

This is the final episode of a special 3-part mini series on boosting legal resilience when making and selling botanical products. Check out the other episodes in the list below!

Other episodes in the series:

• Episode 71: Navigating Botanical Product Regulation and Enforcement
• Episode 72: How to Create Legally Resilient Labels for your Botanical Products

Recommended Resources:

• Farmers’ Legal Guide to Botanical Products

For a full transcript of the episode, click here.

This project was generously funded by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.