West Virginia has two laws which allow the sale of homemade food. Most producers who want to sell nonperishable foods would use this law (SB 285). Producers who also want to sell perishable foods (including acidified foods) can do so with their newer law (SB 44). Under this law, producers in West Virginia can sell… [read more]
In 2026, West Virginia passed SB 44 to allow many types of homemade perishable foods to be sold. Producers should only use this law if they want to sell perishable foods (including acidified foods). Producers who only want to sell non-perishable foods are better off using West Virginia’s older cottage food law. Under this law,… [read more]
Allows direct sales of perishable foods (excluding dairy products and items containing meat) if a producer gets a permit and follows other requirements.
In this very special 100th episode, previous guests come back on to share an update of what’s changed since they were last on the show, what’s surprised them, and what they’ve learned along the way
Connie & Rick Martin of Charleston, WV share how they built a successful business by discovering a very unique product, accruing 15 wholesale accounts, and constantly networking and asking for help.
Janna Paterno of Charleston, WV shares why she wasn’t making money in her custom-decorated cookie business, despite having phenomenal decorating skills and more customers than she could ask for.
Beverly Clutter of Fairmont, WV shares how she organically built her successful side business by showcasing her custom decorated cookies on social media and focusing on serving others in her community.