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ITHIN each state, the cottage food law is the legal permission or ban on the selling of homemade food. In the last few years, states have either tightened or loosened these laws. There are plenty of farmers markets and local craft fairs where individuals with little to no funding can start a small business idea and bring in extra money. At these events, the booths selling homemade food often draw the most attention from customers.
At one time the process of making and selling homemade goods was easy. Now with modern cottage food laws, it can be difficult, if not entirely illegal, to sell homemade food. If you are planning to sell your homemade food you want to take the time to learn about cottage food laws and how they affect you.