David Crabill
@david
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David started the topic CFOs Needed at CA State Fair in the forum California 10 years, 5 months ago
This Saturday, July 11th, is Cottage Food Industry Day at the CA State Fair! Jen Cooper (owner of Ben and Max Homemade Snacks) is really looking for some more registered CFOs to participate that day. It would be a great way to showcase your business! Here’s some more info:
http://www.benandmaxsnacks.com/california-state-fair.htmlYou can contact…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic Delivery Laws in the forum Colorado 10 years, 5 months ago
The law says that only direct sales are allowed, which I take to mean that the producer needs to hand the product to the consumer. It may be okay for a family member to deliver the product, but maybe not. The upcoming amendment specifies that an LLC can have no more than two owners, and in that case, I would think that either owner could deliver…[Read more]
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David Crabill posted a new activity comment 10 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for the kind words! I do just want to throw out a word of caution for Illinois, in case you’re concerned about being legal. I believe there are only a couple counties in Illinois that allow sales of homemade food outside of farmers markets, so you might want to check on that.
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David replied to the topic CFO Class A/B Permit Steps in the forum California 10 years, 5 months ago
First of all, I think it’s unlikely that savory jams would be allowed under this law. The types of canned goods you can produce must have an appropriate combination of sweet and/or acidic. I don’t think there’s an instance where your jams or jellies could include vegetables. This resource should help explain what’s allowed.
To learn more about…[Read more]
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David Crabill posted a new activity comment 10 years, 5 months ago
FL specifically prohibits online sales, so I take that to mean that money can only trade hands in-person. You might be able to take pre-orders online, without collecting money.
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David Crabill posted a new activity comment 10 years, 5 months ago
Okay, that makes sense, and since it’s regulated by the USDA, not VA’s ag dept, I can see how the home food processing license would not be sufficient. Thanks for the info!
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David replied to the topic Township Approval in the forum Pennsylvania 10 years, 5 months ago
I believe that your zoning manager can prevent your home business, but in this case, it sounds like he may just be unfamiliar with the law. I’d recommend you call the state ag dept and try to connect the person there with your zoning manager, so he can understand that these home businesses are legal, and even common.
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David replied to the topic Alcohol content ratio in the forum Georgia 10 years, 5 months ago
The ag dept is responsible for enforcing the cottage food law, so if they don’t know, then I sure don’t. You basically need to find out if they will allow you to make food with alcohol in it, and if so, do you need to get an alcohol license? You can also try contacting the Alcohol Division to see if they know.
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David Crabill posted a new activity comment 10 years, 5 months ago
Thanks so much for replying. So I take that to mean that even a commercial operation, processing the milk in a commercial facility, cannot sell it? Then there would be no way for anyone to produce goat milk and sell it in a store in VA? Very interesting.
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David replied to the topic can you advertise on facebook? in the forum Missouri 10 years, 5 months ago
Yes, you can advertise any way you want, but you can’t sell online.
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David replied to the topic can you advertise on facebook? in the forum Missouri 10 years, 5 months ago
Yes, you can advertise any way you want, but you can’t sell online.
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David Crabill posted a new activity comment 10 years, 6 months ago
Hi Sohna, I saw your post on Facebook. You could post it in the CA group, but honestly, I don’t think you’ll get any responses from that. This community just isn’t as well-developed as the two FB groups. Likely anyone on here who would respond would also be part of those groups. I would answer it myself, except I don’t own a CFO. I hope your…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic can you advertise on facebook? in the forum Questions & Answers 10 years, 6 months ago
Penny, what state do you live in?
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David Crabill posted a new activity comment 10 years, 6 months ago
Gina, you make good points and the limitations of the cottage food law are definitely a good reason to seek a commercial kitchen. Commercial kitchens are so much better equipped to handle the needs of a food business, and once someone runs a full-time business or can afford a commercial kitchen, I agree that those are the way to go.
I have heard…[Read more]
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David Crabill posted a new activity comment 10 years, 6 months ago
Often sales tax is required at a local level and exempted at a state level, but I’ve heard a lot of different things about Florida. You might be able to call up the Department of Revenue, talk to a different person, and get a different answer. However, it seems like the person you talked to knows what they’re talking about. Here’s one person’s…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic CFO CERTIFICATE in the forum Louisiana 10 years, 6 months ago
The ag or health dept doesn’t issue CFO certificates. The only definite requirement that I’m aware of is the sales tax certificate: http://forrager.com/law/louisiana/
There may also be some other local requirements before you can start: http://forrager.com/faq/#starting
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David Crabill posted a new activity comment 10 years, 6 months ago
That wouldn’t be allowed in TN, but it should be possible in VA if you set yourself up as a home food processing operation: http://forrager.com/law/virginia-home-food-processing-operation/
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Michelle Mckinney and
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Thanks, David! I’ll reach out to Chris too.
I did want to say that I love this website. It seems so full of info, and it’s been really useful!