cottage laws

Minnesota has one of the most supportive cottage food programs in the country, with a unique two-tier system that makes it easy to start small and grow big! Here’s everything you need to know to get started. What Makes Minnesota Special? Minnesota’s cottage food law stands out because it’s designed to grow with your business….

After being the ONLY state in the entire country with no cottage food laws, New Jersey finally legalized home food businesses in October 2021! Here’s everything you need to know about this hard-won victory. What Can You Make and Sell? New Jersey allows non-TCS foods (foods that don’t require time or temperature control for safety)…

Great news for New Mexico home bakers! The 2021 Homemade Food Act completely transformed cottage food laws in the state. What used to be one of the most complex systems in the country is now simple and entrepreneur-friendly! What Can You Make and Sell? New Mexico now allows all non-TCS (non-time/temperature control for safety) foods…

North Carolina has a unique approach to cottage foods – they don’t actually have cottage food laws! But don’t worry, you can still start a home food business. Here’s how it works in simple terms. What Makes North Carolina Different? The Good News: The Challenging News: What Can You Make and Sell? North Carolina allows…

North Dakota has some of the most liberal cottage food laws in the entire country! Here’s everything you need to know about the state’s unique “Food Freedom Act” in simple terms. What Makes North Dakota Special? North Dakota doesn’t just have cottage food laws – it has what’s called the “Food Freedom Act” (officially the…

Want to turn your home kitchen into a food business? New York’s “Home Processor Exemption” makes it possible! Here’s everything you need to know in simple terms. What Makes New York Special? New York has some unique advantages compared to other states: However, New York also has some quirky restrictions you won’t find elsewhere, so…

Ready to turn your home kitchen into a small business? Nebraska has some of the most welcoming cottage food laws in the country! Here’s everything you need to know to get started. The Big News: Nebraska’s 2024 Update Nebraska just got even better for home food entrepreneurs! In July 2024, the state passed LB262, which…

Dreaming of turning your kitchen into a small business? Missouri’s cottage food laws might be your ticket to success! Let’s break down everything you need to know in simple terms. What Can You Make and Sell? Missouri keeps things pretty straightforward. You can only make and sell three types of foods under the cottage food…

Have you always dreamed of turning your love for baking into a small business? If you live in Mississippi, you’re in for some great news! The state’s cottage food laws make it incredibly easy to start selling your homemade treats right from your own kitchen – no expensive commercial kitchen required! Whether you’re thinking about…

Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for baking into a small business? If you live in New Hampshire, you’re in luck! The state’s “Homestead Food Laws” (their version of cottage food laws) make it surprisingly easy to start selling your homemade goodies right from your own kitchen. Whether you’re thinking about selling cookies…