Farmers: Product of the Farm or Cottage Food or License?

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09-Mar-2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Farmers: Product of the Farm or Cottage Food or License?

Most food sold in Minnesota requires a license ... unless ... it qualifies as an "exclusion" from licensing like Product of the Farm; or an "exemption" from licensing like Cottage Food. Farmers are in a unique position in that they can select either category, depending on the food they are selling. This zoominar explains the differences between POTF and CF; and if a license is required, how to obtain one and from which agency.

The Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association (MFMA) provides services, programs, resources, and leadership that strengthen and promote farmers’ markets across Minnesota and Tribal Nations. We envision vibrant, profitable, and professionally managed markets that cultivate thriving local food communities, expand access to fresh and culturally relevant foods, support the success of local food producers, and create opportunities for all people, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender identity, or economic standing.

Contact Us:

Executive Director: Kathy Zeman (She/Hers) | KZeman@mfma.org | (507) 664-9446

Director of Communications and Organizational Development: Pa Thao, MSW (She/Hers/Paj) | Pa@mfma.org | (715) 497-9499

Director of Government Affairs: Friendly Vang-Johnson (She/Hers) | Friendly@mfma.org | (206) 276-2284

Minnesota Farmers' Market Association | 308 East Prince Street | St. Paul MN 55101