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Definition of “Covered farm” according to proposed rule


Farms and farm mixed-type facilities that have an average annual monetary value of food sold during the previou3-year period of more than $25,000 (on a rolling basis) would be "covered farms" under the proposed rule , unless they are eligible for the qualified exemption and FDA has not withdrawn their qualified exemption. The proposed rule would not apply to farms that have an average annual value of food sold during the previous 3-year period of $25,000 or less. FDA notes, however, that these farms are and will continue to be covered under the adulteration provisions and other applicable provisions of the FD&C Act, whether or not they are included within the scope of this proposed rule