PUBlIC POLICY
This recorded webinar from the NC Food Advocacy Coalition walks viewers through the basics of the Farm Bill, including what it encompasses, who writes it, and how it gets passed. While this webinar provides important basic information about the Farm Bill, please be aware that any specific reference to acts, bills, or other pieces of legislation may be outdated. 2022.
This e-newsletter from RAFI keeps you up to date with policy happening in NC, in addition to other important topics like USDA programs, sustainable agriculture, and the Farmers of Color Network. 2024.
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association sends out e-newsletters with timely policy updates and advocacy calls to action. 2024.
SLIDES: NC Farm School: Farm Business Laws and Regulations: Sales Tax
This slide deck from NCSU’s Extension Assistant Professor Andrew Branan, JD, walks vendors and market managers through state sales tax laws. 2024.
Sales Tax: Exemptions for Farm Product Sales
Sales Taxes are reportable on the sale of many goods and services. Such taxes also become an expense when purchasing inputs for business and personal use. In North Carolina, agricultural products and the purchase of inputs enjoy various exemptions.
This document from the NC Administrative Code lays out the statewide rules for any market manager that might be considering creating a composting program. Exemptions are here. 2019.
NCGA Current Operations Appropriation Act of 2023
This act from the NC General Assembly prohibits counties from adopting any sort of restrictions (including bans, fees, and other regulations) on the use of “auxiliary containers,” including single-use plastics. However, counties are allowed to regulate the use of auxiliary containers on property owned or maintained by the county. 2023.
Code of Federal Regulations 21.1.B - Food for Human Consumption
The Code of Federal Regulations lays out production, handling, and other food safety requirements. This website is constantly updated as revisions are made to the Code, ensuring that listed policies and regulations are always accurate. 2024.