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Posts by Kristen Ploetz

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Dear Modern Farmer: Is it Legal to Start an Urban Composting Program?

Dear Rich,

by Kristen Ploetz· January 21, 2015
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Dear Modern Farmer: Is it Legal to Start a Food Business in my Home?

The legality behind selling treats from your home.

by Kristen Ploetz· October 1, 2014
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Dear Modern Farmer: Is It Legal to Sell My Extra Raw Milk?

Dear Modern Farmer: Our dairy cow produces more raw milk than we can drink. Is it legal to sell it?

by Kristen Ploetz· July 24, 2014
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Dear Modern Farmer: How Do I Legally Start a CSA?

Dear Modern Farmer: I’ve been growing fruits and veggies for my family, but would like to start selling farm shares through a CSA. How do I get started?

by Kristen Ploetz· May 12, 2014
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Dear Modern Farmer: Is It Legal to Slaughter a Pig in My Backyard?

Dear Boaris,

by Kristen Ploetz· March 11, 2014
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Dear Modern Farmer: Can I Use a Drone on My Farm?

Dear Skye,

by Kristen Ploetz· February 5, 2014
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Dear Modern Farmer: Is It Legal to Cut Down a Christmas Tree in a National Forest?

Want a Christmas tree fresh from an actual forest? You’re in luck. The federal government actually allows cutting in some of its national forests — provided you follow the rules.

by Kristen Ploetz· December 18, 2013
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Dear Modern Farmer: How Do I Know If Backyard Slaughter Is Legal?

Dear Birdie,

by Kristen Ploetz· October 28, 2013
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Dear Modern Farmer: How Do I Legally Raise Goats in the City?

Don’t break the law just for your goats.

by Kristen Ploetz· September 16, 2013
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