What This Site Is
Cottage Food Hub is an independent informational resource covering cottage food laws for all 50 states of the United States. Our goal is straightforward: help home food producers — bakers, jam makers, candy sellers, and other kitchen entrepreneurs — understand the legal framework before they start selling.
Cottage food law is genuinely confusing. Every state has different rules. The terminology varies — some states call it "cottage food," others call it "home kitchen food," others have no name for it at all. The rules change. Government websites bury the relevant information under layers of navigation. We try to make this clearer.
How We Research
Every state page is based on the actual state statutes and official department of agriculture guidance documents. We cite the specific law citation for each state so you can verify our information against the primary source.
We review pages when states update their laws. We try to note when a significant change occurred — like Mississippi's 2022 cap increase — because outdated information is one of the most common problems with cottage food resources online.
What This Site Is NOT
- Not legal advice — we are not lawyers and do not provide legal advice
- Not a regulatory authority — we do not have any relationship with any state agriculture department
- Not a substitute for direct verification — always confirm current rules with your state agriculture department before selling
Corrections and Updates
Cottage food laws change. If you find an error or outdated information on this site, please use the contact page to let us know. We take accuracy seriously and will update pages promptly when laws change.