MN Cottage Foods LawIt's the law! As of July 1, 2015, you can make cottage foods in your home kitchen (baked foods, pickled, canned, jams, jellies, etc.) without a license BUT you must first take a MDA-approved food safety training and register with the MDA.
LAB-TESTED RECIPES RESOURCES"Come and Bake It" 21 tested recipes for icing and frosting “So Easy To Preserve,” tested recipes from the University of Georgia. National Center for Home Food Preservation. | Helpful Cottage Food Resources
MN Revenue Fact Sheet 148: Tax Information on Cottage Foods Detailed Cottage Foods Training YouTube Video Click here for further MDA information Do I need a license to sell food at a farmers' market?The MFMA collaborates with the MN Dept. of Health and MN Dept. of Ag to help producers navigate the complex world of food regulations. If you have a question about the regulations governing Minnesota farmers' markets, email us at info@mfma.org or call us at (507) 664-9446. |
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