The Homegrown Vendor Blog

Twenty food business ideas you can start from your home kitchen, with startup costs, what you keep per sale, the cottage food rules by state, and where to sell each one.

Pop-up shops let you sell your food products at breweries, coffee shops, and community spaces with almost no startup cost. Here's how to plan, set up, and run a food pop-up that builds your customer base.

A single QR code at your booth can accept payments, grow your email list, and drive pre-orders between markets. Here are 8 practical ideas you can set up in 30 minutes for free.

Ready to add online sales to your farmers market business? Learn how to take pre-orders, convert regulars, set up a storefront, and manage both channels.

Cut flowers are one of the best products to sell at a farmers market. This guide covers what to grow, pricing, display, keeping flowers fresh, and building repeat customers.

Selling cakes and cupcakes from home is one of the most accessible ways to start a food business. This guide covers the legal setup, pricing, packaging, and finding buyers.

A CSA gives small farms reliable upfront income before the season starts. This guide covers share structure, pricing, finding members, and managing pickup logistics.

You can sell sourdough from home in most states. Here is what 72 small vendors charge, what a loaf costs to make, the state rules that apply only to sourdough, and a weekly pre-order schedule.

Etsy is a legitimate channel for cottage food and specialty food makers — if you know what's allowed and how to set it up. Here's the full walkthrough.