In Wyoming, you can sell almost any homemade food — including dairy, eggs, prepared meals, and even refrigerated or frozen items — with no license, no permit, no inspection, and no training, up to $250,000 in annual sales. Wyoming's Food Freedom Act is the most permissive home-food law in the United States, and this guide covers exactly what you can sell, how to label it, where you can sell it, and how to start this week.

The short version: Wyoming pioneered "food freedom" in 2015, and it remains the gold standard. There is no licensing, no registration, no inspection, no food-handler card, and a high $250,000 sales cap. You can sell nearly any food that does not contain meat (small-scale poultry and rabbit are an exception), in any form — fresh, cooked, refrigerated, frozen, dried, or canned — including dairy and eggs, which almost every other state bans. The two real rules: sell directly to an informed consumer within Wyoming (no interstate commerce), and put the required home-kitchen statement on your label. That's it.

What Is the Wyoming Cottage Food Sales Limit?

Wyoming's cap is $250,000 in annual sales — among the highest in the country — and reaching it requires no permit along the way. The cap counts your gross homemade-food sales for the year, and once you approach it you would transition to a licensed commercial operation.

Do You Need a License to Sell Food From Home in Wyoming?

No. Under the Food Freedom Act, Wyoming requires no license, permit, registration, inspection, or food-handler training to sell homemade food. It is one of the only states in the country with zero entry requirements — you can legally start selling today, as long as you follow the labeling and direct-sale rules below. Because there is no registration, there is also no state fee.

What Foods Can You Sell Under Wyoming Cottage Food Law?

Wyoming's allowed list is the broadest in the nation. You can sell almost any food or drink that does not contain meat, in nearly any form. Commonly sold items include:

• Baked goods — breads, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries (including cream and custard fillings)
• Jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butters, and canned goods
• Candies, confections, fudge, and chocolates
• Dried foods — granola, trail mix, herbs, spices, and teas
• Dairy products — including some cheeses and yogurt (a rarity among states)
• Eggs from your own flock
• Prepared and refrigerated foods — soups, salads, and ready-to-eat meals
• Frozen items and fresh juices

The main exclusions:

• Meat and meat products (beef, pork, commercially raised poultry) — regulated separately; small-scale poultry and rabbit are an exception
• Anything intended for resale rather than direct sale to a consumer

Because Wyoming allows perishable and time/temperature-controlled (TCS) foods, safe handling and honest labeling matter even more. Confirm any edge cases with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture.

How Do You Start Selling Cottage Food in Wyoming? (Step by Step)

Because there's no permit, getting started is mostly about labeling and choosing how you'll sell:

1. Confirm your product qualifies — almost anything without meat is allowed; double-check perishable items and any product you plan to sell at retail.
2. Set up safe production — even without inspection, follow good food-safety practices (clean surfaces, proper refrigeration for perishables, allergen awareness).
3. Create compliant labels — include the required home-kitchen statement (below), your product name, and ingredients with allergens.
4. Choose your sales channels — direct to consumers at markets, events, from home, or online for in-state pickup/delivery.
5. Start selling — keep simple records of your sales toward the $250,000 cap.

What Must a Wyoming Cottage Food Label Include?

Wyoming's required wording depends on where you sell, but every product should carry the home-kitchen disclosure plus standard identifying information:

• The required statement: "This food was made in a home kitchen, is not regulated or inspected and may contain allergens."
• Product name
• Your name and contact information
• Ingredient list with major allergens identified

For retail/grocery sales of non-hazardous foods and dairy, the same statement applies, and the product must not be displayed on the same shelf as food from a licensed establishment. A simple compliant label might read: *"Prairie Sourdough — Made by [Your Name]. Ingredients: flour, water, salt, sourdough culture (contains wheat). This food was made in a home kitchen, is not regulated or inspected and may contain allergens."* See our cottage food labeling guide for templates.

Where Can You Sell Cottage Foods in Wyoming?

Wyoming requires direct-to-consumer sales within Wyoming. Allowed channels include:

• Farmers markets and community events
• From your home or farm stand
• Online, for in-state pickup or local delivery
• Retail and grocery (for non-hazardous foods and dairy, with the separate-shelf labeling rule)

The one hard limit: no interstate commerce — you cannot ship or sell across state lines under the Food Freedom Act. Every sale must be to a Wyoming consumer who is informed the food is homemade.

Because Wyoming allows broad direct and in-state online sales with a high cap, a real storefront makes selling far easier than tracking orders through DMs and texts. Homegrown gives Wyoming sellers an online storefront with built-in payments and pickup/delivery scheduling for $10/month at 0% commission — you keep every dollar except standard card processing. Start a free trial and have a Wyoming-ready storefront live in about 15 minutes.

What Mistakes Should You Avoid Selling Cottage Food in Wyoming?

Even with Wyoming's freedom, a few errors trip up new sellers:

• Shipping out of state — interstate sales are not allowed; keep every sale within Wyoming.
• Selling meat products — beef, pork, and commercial poultry are excluded (small-scale poultry/rabbit excepted).
• Skipping the label statement — the home-kitchen disclosure is required even though nothing else is.
• Mixing with licensed product at retail — keep your goods on a separate shelf in stores.
• Ignoring food safety on perishables — Wyoming allows refrigerated and prepared foods, so handle them safely even without inspection.

What Recently Changed in Wyoming's Cottage Food Law?

Wyoming's Food Freedom Act has expanded steadily since it first passed:

• 2015 — the original Food Freedom Act legalized direct-to-consumer homemade food sales with no license.
• Later amendments — added poultry, then dairy and other foods, broadening the allowed list.
• Today — a $250,000 cap, no license, and a nearly unrestricted (non-meat) food list make Wyoming the benchmark other states' "food freedom" bills are modeled on.

Always confirm the current allowed-food details with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture before adding a new product.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wyoming cottage food sales limit?

$250,000 in annual sales — among the highest in the country — with no permit required at any point along the way.

Do you need a license to sell food from home in Wyoming?

No. Wyoming's Food Freedom Act requires no license, permit, registration, inspection, or food-handler training.

Can you sell dairy, eggs, or prepared foods in Wyoming?

Yes. Wyoming allows almost any food that doesn't contain meat — including dairy, eggs, prepared meals, and even refrigerated and frozen items, which most states prohibit.

Can you ship cottage food out of Wyoming?

No. Sales must be direct to consumers within Wyoming; there is no interstate commerce under the Food Freedom Act.

Can you sell cottage food in stores in Wyoming?

Yes, for non-hazardous foods and dairy — but the product must be on a separate shelf from food made in a licensed establishment, with the required label statement.

What label is required on Wyoming cottage foods?

"This food was made in a home kitchen, is not regulated or inspected and may contain allergens," plus your product name, contact info, and ingredients with allergens.

What foods can't you sell in Wyoming?

Meat and meat products (beef, pork, commercial poultry) are excluded, with an exception for small-scale poultry and rabbit. Everything else made for direct sale to a consumer is generally allowed.

Do you need to register your Wyoming cottage food business?

No state registration is required under the Food Freedom Act. You may still want a general business license for tax purposes, but there is no cottage-food-specific registration.

Start Selling Cottage Food in Wyoming

With no license, a $250,000 cap, and nearly every non-meat food allowed, Wyoming is the most freedom-friendly state in the country for home food businesses — the only real work is labeling and keeping sales in-state. Set up a Homegrown storefront to take Wyoming orders with pickup and local delivery, then compare the rules in nearby states like Montana, Colorado, South Dakota, and Nebraska, or see the full cottage food laws by state hub.

*This guide is general information, not legal advice. Cottage food rules change — verify current requirements with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture before selling. Last verified: June 2026.*