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Ciara Watt joined the group Business 1 year, 9 months ago

Pamela Dilley joined the group Virginia 1 year, 9 months ago

Michelle D Perez posted an update in the group Virginia 1 year, 10 months ago

questions on the home food processing exemptions
Hello everyone! I am trying to navigate the requirements to sell baked goods under the food processing exemptions. I see that we cannot sell on-line (from my understanding, you can advertise but not conduct any money transactions on-line), we do not have to pay the annual $40 to VDACS but I cannot…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 1 year, 9 months ago
There’s a good chance that you need to get a general business license from your city or county, and they might be able to answer tax questions. Since you can’t get ahold of the ag dept, I’d recommend starting selling and not waiting on them. I have not heard of any specific restrictions against using buttercream frosting or using meringue powder.
- Michelle D Perez replied 1 year, 8 months ago
  Thank you for the information. I’ll try and reach out to the city/county after I arrive. I wish this was easier to navigate.

Michelle D Perez joined the group Virginia 1 year, 10 months ago

Storybook Bakery replied to the topic Greetings Virginia CFO ! in the forum Virginia 1 year, 10 months ago

Good evening!

You are not able to sell online under regular cottage food operations. If you would like to sell online and/or ship items (as we do), you would have to become a home food manufacturer/processor, which requires an application and inspection by VDACS. The process is rigorous but worth investing the time and effort if you have…[Read more]

Cathy replied to the topic Greetings Virginia CFO ! in the forum Virginia 1 year, 10 months ago

HI, Lisa. Sorry I saved the email notification, but the weeks got away from me. Unfortunately, you are correct that we aren’t allowed online sales where there is a shopping cart and payment option. I, too, have a website and a Facebook page (as well as a Google business profile and Instagram). I post my menu options in the various places and…[Read more]

NANCY ANGELO joined the group Business 1 year, 10 months ago

Lisa started the topic Greetings Virginia CFO ! in the forum Virginia 1 year, 10 months ago

I’m wondering who’s active on this forum. I’d love to hear from others in VA. I’m confused about some of our laws regarding the restriction on online sales. I have a website. I have a Facebook page. Customers want to pay at checkout when they order. Are we really restricted from collecting payment online? This is how most people make payments…[Read more]

Lisa joined the group Virginia 1 year, 10 months ago

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Connie Martin replied to the topic Where can I get a Website Done? in the forum Business 2 years ago

Hi Anna, you have all the resources to build a website right here in Forrager. I used David Crabill’s video and created my own website, and so can you. Just go to the menu, choose resources & then pick learn. Find the lesson for Square Online & follow David’s instructions. He breaks it down so you can understand it & do it yourself. I’ve been…[Read more]

Kristen Emma joined the group Business 2 years ago

Anna started the topic Where can I get a Website Done? in the forum Business 2 years ago

I’ve recently started off a Cupcake business for myself and I really need a website done as most of my customers are struggling to find my business on the web. I just need a website which can showcase the different sweets and everything I bake and maybe even a direct purchasing page. Anyone has any suggestions?

Anna joined the group Business 2 years ago

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David Crabill replied to the topic Fermented in the forum Virginia 2 years, 3 months ago

As far as I know, fermented foods are not allowed under VA’s basic cottage food law. However, you can sell up to $3k of acidified foods, including pickles (non-traditional) and hot sauce.

You MIGHT be able to use VA’s home food processing law to sell more than that, but I’m not sure how many ag dept allow home food processing operations.

And you…[Read more]

David Crabill replied to the topic EIN type of Business?? in the forum Business 2 years, 4 months ago

I can’t remember… do they ask for a NAICS code?

If so, then it depends on your business, but most cottage foods businesses would use either code 445291 (Baked Goods Stores) or 445292 (Confectionary and Nut Stores).

Here’s the link: https://www.naics.com/naics-code-description/?code=4452

George Heston joined the group Virginia 2 years, 4 months ago

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