you are not required to officially as a farm in Connecticut, you do have to register with the “register” if you want to take advantage of various farm beneficial regulations or to sell certain farm products. Obtain a that enables you to purchase farm business related supplies sales tax free. The primary requirement is that you make yearly gross sales of at least $2,500. Permits are issued for 2 years and are valid from October 1 until September 30. Obtain a if you make taxable sales and must collect sales tax. You are not required to obtain sales and use tax permit if you raise and sell tobacco, fruit, vegetables, board horses or are involved in dairy farming. Obtain operating licenses and permits: If you are looking to serve food products, you must do so in a licensed kitchen. the local health department for licenses and regulations. If you are looking to process farm products, there are strict health regulations and licenses required from the , , , and the . (Some local health departments also inspect processing facilities.) If you need a pesticide license to purchase and use restricted chemicals on your farm you will need to contact Pesticide Compliance, Important Resources for new and beginning farmers in Connecticut: Extension: , this document provides a listing of resources and organizations Extension: UConn Extension: : Handbook Series Book 6 Sustainable Agriculture Network Beginning Farmers: CSA Tool Kit: UConn Extension Specialists Directory:
you are not required to officially “register” as a farm in Connecticut, you do have to register with the if you want to take advantage of various farm beneficial regulations or to sell certain farm products. Obtain a that enables you to purchase farm business related supplies sales tax free. The primary requirement is that you make yearly gross sales of at least $2,500. Permits are issued for 2 years and are valid from October 1 until September 30. Obtain a if you make taxable sales and must collect sales tax. You are not required to obtain sales and use tax permit if you raise and sell tobacco, fruit, vegetables, board horses or are involved in dairy farming. Obtain operating licenses and permits: If you are looking to serve food products, you must do so in a licensed kitchen. the local health department for licenses and regulations. If you are looking to process farm products, there are strict health regulations and licenses required from the , , , and the . (Some local health departments also inspect processing facilities.) If you need a pesticide license to purchase and use restricted chemicals on your farm you will need to contact Pesticide Compliance, Important Resources for new and beginning farmers in Connecticut: Extension: , this document provides a listing of resources and organizations Extension: UConn Extension: : Handbook Series Book 6 Sustainable Agriculture Network Beginning Farmers: CSA Tool Kit: UConn Extension Specialists Directory:
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