Jeaneene Weishaar

This problem is now fixed and you can add your CFO.

Thanks so much for your patience. This is FINALLY fixed and working!

Nathalie, this has been a problem for a long time. I’m back and active with Forrager, and working on a fix that should be out in the next two weeks.

Actually many states have laws that are out of date. I am working on something that should make it easier to keep laws updated now and into the future. Thanks for your patience!

Hi all, this has been a known bug for quite some time, and I am currently working on a fix, which should be done within the next couple of weeks. Thanks for being so diligent about trying to find a workaround. @cottageoven, I have no idea how you added your CFO!

Thanks for letting me know about the new law!

Often you are exempt from having to charge state sales tax, but you may need to charge local sales tax. It also depends on where you are selling (may have to charge it at a fair, for instance). http://forrager.com/faq/#sales-tax

It would not be allowed because of the type of food it is. You will need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial

Yes, you usually do. Here’s more info: http://forrager.com/faq/#home-address

Christine, this will not affect the sales cap on the HKO law.

This is a fantastic advancement to the cottage food law! Good work Rebecca and team. Hopefully the governor signs it soon.

Although this is a dramatic improvement to the current cottage food law, and it represents a breakthrough in a state that has consistently been stubborn, I don’t think this can be properly termed a food freedom initiative. I…[Read more]

The health dept could fine you, but I’m not sure if they will take immediate action. But once you go over the limit you are no longer operating as a home kitchen operation.

Here are some ideas for finding a commercial kitchen: http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial-kitchen

I don’t think you can sell from your retail store, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask the ag dept to see if they will allow it.