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Bridget Holmes joined the group Bread 10 years, 1 month ago

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Felicia Hill joined the group Food Safety 10 years, 2 months ago

Brandi posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 2 months ago

I would like to know where to begin about getting the legislation changed in FL regarding our guidelines. Any suggestions? There’s a large community of bakers who have a passion for baking but our limits for sales is on a hobby level. I’m a stay at home mom to a special needs son, I can’t have a 9-5 job, but would love to be able to bring in more…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 10 years, 2 months ago
Usually amendments start with someone like you. There is a huge number of home bakers in Florida so I think someone just needs to get the ball rolling. Here’s an article about amending a cottage food law: http://forrager.com/2015/05/lobbying-amending-cottage-food-law/
- Brandi replied 10 years, 2 months ago
  PERFECT! Thanks! This is exactly what I needed! Do you know of any groups/people in FL that have started a movement already? This article suggests to do a thorough search to see if there are any others. I’m just not sure where to start on that either. :-/
David Crabill replied 10 years, 2 months ago
You could try doing a Google search for cottage food law petitions. I don’t know of anyone currently working on Florida’s law.

Lindsay Wood joined the group Food Safety 10 years, 3 months ago

Lindsay Wood joined the group Bread 10 years, 3 months ago

David replied to the topic Brevard County in the forum Florida 10 years, 3 months ago

First of all, although I’m familiar with the law, I’m not really in a position where I could override anything that an official in your area says. Here are my thoughts:
1) Your farmers market manager is telling you that you can’t use the cottage food law. You need to make you food in a commercial kitchen and get a few other things. There’s no…[Read more]

Amanda_Olsen joined the group Bread 10 years, 3 months ago

Naomi L replied to the topic Brevard County in the forum Florida 10 years, 3 months ago

More questions about Brevard County: It seems whatever office I go I get different answers…
Question #1: if I want to sell homemade baked goodies at farmers market venues under Cottage Law, do I still need a Food Permit? This is what a FM’s manager replied: “you must (1)have a food permit, (2) prepare the foods in a facility that meets certain…[Read more]