The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: July 22, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
PLACE: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Doyle Conner Building, Division of Plant Industry Auditorium, 1911 Southwest 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32608
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Small Farm Subcommittee of the Florida Food Safety and Food Defense Advisory Council will hold a public meeting to receive comments and input relative to charges issued by the 2010 Legislature. The charge states as follows: In accordance with Section 500.033, Florida Statutes, the Florida Food Safety and Food Defense Advisory Council shall assess the food safety requirements for food permits that govern small farm facilities permitted as food establishments. The council will complete the assessment and report its findings to the Commissioner of Agriculture by December 1, 2010. The department shall submit recommendations to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives by December 31, 2010, focusing on the most efficient and effective ways to ensure food safety while minimizing the cost to small farmers. The report is due to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by December 31, 2010.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Carol Windham at (850)245-5582.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Carol Windham at (850)245-5582. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, you may contact: Carol Windham at (850)245-5582.