State Regulations

South Dakota

By | December 14, 2011 at 8:56 am | No comments

Cottage Food House Bill 1240 was signed into law on March 18, 2011 by South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard. The following information about the cottage foods law can be found on the Office of Health Protection site,...

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Why Do We Need A Cottage Food Law?

Why Do We Need A Cottage Food Law?

By | October 20, 2011 at 9:59 am | No comments

We need a cottage food law to allow the production of local foods in our community. Cottage food production allows a community choice, variety and the opportunity to the local economy viable. ...

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Approved Cottage Foods: What can I sell?

Approved Cottage Foods: What can I sell?

By | October 20, 2011 at 9:56 am | No comments

The type of food approved by your state cottage food law will vary from those in other states. These products are usually limited to non-potentially hazardous food products that are not time and/or temperature controlled to assure food safety; namely foods that can safely be...

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Kitchen Incubator Resource

Kitchen Incubator Resource

By | October 20, 2011 at 9:43 am | No comments

In recent years incubator kitchens have popped up all over the United States. They are often regulated by the state or county Health Departments or the state Department of Agriculture. Where these kitchens are located can be a bit tricky and food entrepreneurs should first check...

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Cottage Food Law States

Cottage Food Law States

By | October 20, 2011 at 9:38 am | No comments

As with any other business endeavor there are certain rules and regulations that govern the industry. These rules and regulations are set by the individuals states and cover the types of items that can be sold, where vendors can sell, how products must be packaged and labeled...

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Wyoming Cottage Food Law

Wyoming Cottage Food Law

By | September 16, 2011 at 6:02 pm | No comments

Wyoming has a Cottage Law which allows its citizens to operate a home based bakery or food processing business. For details about small/home food processing contact your local health departments or the state Department of Agriculture. ...

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Wisconsin Cottage Food Law

Wisconsin Cottage Food Law

By | September 16, 2011 at 6:02 pm | No comments

The state of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Procection reports that, "Food business startups can be complicated. The most basic statement we can make is that you cannot operate a food business out of your home kitchen. (There is a very narrow exception...

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West Viriginia Cottage Food Law

West Viriginia Cottage Food Law

By | September 16, 2011 at 6:02 pm | No comments

West Virginia has a Cottage Law which allows its citizens to operate a home based bakery or food processing business, but you are limited to selling your products at state approved Farmers Markets. For details contact the West Virginia University Extension Service and review the...

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Washington Cottage Food Law

Washington Cottage Food Law

By | September 16, 2011 at 6:01 pm | No comments

Washington has a Cottage Law which allows its citizens to operate a home based bakery or food processing business. For details about small/home food processing contact your local health departments or the state Department of Agriculture. Here is the Revised Code of Washington...

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Virginia Cottage Food Law

Virginia Cottage Food Law

By | September 16, 2011 at 6:01 pm | No comments

Virginia has a Cottage Law which allows its citizens to operate a home based bakery or food processing business. Please refer to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services regulatory services food safety site   and this PowerPoint presentation. You may also...

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