The Homegrown Vendor Blog

Cottage food caps range from $25K to unlimited depending on your state. What happens when you hit yours, and 3 options to keep selling.

How to take online orders for pickup: set up a storefront, add products, set a pickup schedule, and share the link. No website or tech skills needed.

Find the best food packaging ideas for farmers market vendors — practical options for baked goods, jams, dry mixes, and produce, plus where to source packaging cheaply.

Name your food business in 5 steps: brainstorm, check availability, test, register the DBA, and claim your domain.

Most cottage food sellers don't need an LLC. Here's when it makes sense, what it costs by state, and why insurance might matter more.

Looking for a GrazeCart alternative? See how Homegrown, Local Line, Square Online, and others compare for cottage food producers, farmers market vendors, and small farms.

Compare 7 platforms for market vendors by price, features, and pickup support. From free options to $99/mo — real pricing, no hidden fees.

Learn how to sell food on Facebook Marketplace — from listing setup and cottage food compliance to managing inquiries, pickup logistics, and payment.

How to sell at a farmers market: apply to your local market, get permits, set prices, and prepare your booth. Full step-by-step guide for first-time vendors.