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Huwey started the topic Coffee Brewing in the forum Pennsylvania 4 years, 5 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.

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David Crabill replied to the topic Can I sell drink at farmers market? in the forum Ohio 4 years, 5 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, 5 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?

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Navapat started the topic Can I sell drink at farmers market? in the forum Ohio 4 years, 6 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.

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David Crabill replied to the topic Well water testing in the forum New York 4 years, 6 months ago

Thanks so much for sharing this info, Lana!

Lana started the topic Well water testing in the forum New York 4 years, 6 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]

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Desiree Rosado joined the group New York 4 years, 6 months ago

Candice posted an update in the group New York 4 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 months ago
  I really appreciate your response and the clarification. Thank you so much!!!

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David Crabill replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Virginia 4 years, 7 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, 7 months ago

David Crabill replied to the topic nut flours in cakes in the forum New York 4 years, 8 months ago

So glad you found the answer! I was going to say that it was really something that needed to be answered by the department itself.

Nicole replied to the topic nut flours in cakes in the forum New York 4 years, 8 months ago

After making the necessary call to Albany, I have learned that nut flours and freeze dried fruits, if commercially processed and then bought are allowed to be used in baking.

Nicole replied to the topic nut flours in cakes in the forum New York 4 years, 8 months ago

Hi again, thank you for the reply and my question about nut flours in cakes.
In the prohibitive food section of NY State, “Any products containing raw nuts” is listed. Nut flours that I purchase have been ground/processed by commercial suppliers and then are mixed into my batters without any further processing/roasting etc. The cakes are baked…[Read more]

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