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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.