Groups – Activity – Dr David A French, thermal process authority

Melissa Penland joined the group West Virginia 4 years, 6 months ago

Mellonie O'Neill joined the group New Jersey 4 years, 7 months ago

David Crabill replied to the topic Coffee Brewing in the forum Pennsylvania 4 years, 7 months ago

I’d recommend checking with your local ag dept. Because it’s generally low-risk, sometimes there are special rules that allow someone to sell home-brewed coffee, or even coffee that’s brewed on-site (like at a market). This likely would not fall under the regulations for PA’s limited food establishments. If the ag dept requires a permit to do…[Read more]

Huwey started the topic Coffee Brewing in the forum Pennsylvania 4 years, 7 months ago

Hello All,

Hoping someone can give me direction on this, I’ve searched to the best of my abilities with no luck , and may have possibly missed it. What are the regulations with brewing coffee at home to then sell outside the home? Only things taking place within the home would be the brewing of the coffee an it being put into a container.

Huwey joined the group Pennsylvania 4 years, 7 months ago

Megan Bowers joined the group Virginia 4 years, 8 months ago

David Crabill replied to the topic Can I sell drink at farmers market? in the forum Ohio 4 years, 8 months ago

Unfortunately that would not be allowed. If you want customers to be able to enjoy your baked goods with iced tea, the easiest way is to buy bottles from the store and resell them at your booth. Check with your market manager to see if there’s a reseller’s permit required to do so. To sell your own iced tea, you’d need to make it in a commercial kitchen.

Rachael posted an update in the group Wisconsin 4 years, 8 months ago

I can’t find anywhere if WI requires you to have any sort of certification or license for Cottage Food-is it not required to sell under Cottage Food Law?

Rachael joined the group Wisconsin 4 years, 8 months ago

Navapat started the topic Can I sell drink at farmers market? in the forum Ohio 4 years, 8 months ago

Hello,

I now have home bakery license and bring some of my baked goods to sell at markets and I was wondering, is it possible to sell homemade iced tea to customers? (Iced tea in a big jug and filled with ice)

Thank you.

Navapat joined the group Ohio 4 years, 8 months ago

David Crabill replied to the topic Well water testing in the forum New York 4 years, 9 months ago

Thanks so much for sharing this info, Lana!

Lana started the topic Well water testing in the forum New York 4 years, 9 months ago

For anyone looking to start homebaking that has a private well for water, you will need to get your water tested for coliform. The state websites will take you in a big circle as far as who to contact, how to proceed, etc.
I finally got someone from the Department of Agriculture to send me a few links to certified labs, I emailed them, then…[Read more]

Ms B joined the group Virginia 4 years, 9 months ago

Lana joined the group New York 4 years, 9 months ago

Desiree Rosado joined the group New York 4 years, 9 months ago

Candice posted an update in the group New York 4 years, 9 months ago

Hi! I am a little confused. I recently was approved as a home processed in NYs. I Clearly described when applying that my cookies are “custom” with royal icing using meringue powder-and again I was approved. But reading the information available here it says customs cookies are not allowed???? Any info. /feedback Is greatly appreciated!

David Crabill replied 4 years, 9 months ago
Hi Candice, NY’s laws have expanded and changed a lot recently, even since the pandemic. The cottage food industry has seen tremendous growth in NY in the past year, much more than any other state. I still need to update Forrager with the changes. It sounds like everything was listed clearly on your application and you were approved, so you should…[Read more]
- Candice replied 4 years, 9 months ago
  I really appreciate your response and the clarification. Thank you so much!!!

Candice joined the group New York 4 years, 9 months ago

David Crabill replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Virginia 4 years, 10 months ago

Maybe. It depends on where you live and what the zoning laws for your area are. Here’s some more info: https://forrager.com/starting-cottage-food-operation-zoning/

Stephanie joined the group Virginia 4 years, 10 months ago

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