The Homegrown Vendor Blog

Nebraska cottage food law 2026: no cap, free registration, TCS foods (cheesecake!) + in-state shipping allowed. Allowed foods, labeling, how to start.

Montana cottage food law 2026: no license, no cap (Local Food Choice Act), pickles + fermented foods allowed. Allowed foods, labeling, how to start.

Mississippi cottage food law 2026: no permit, $35K cap, online sales restricted. Allowed foods, labeling, and how to start selling from home.

Minnesota cottage food law 2026: $78K cap, tiered registration (free/$50), home-canned pickles allowed, shipping in 2027. Allowed foods, labeling, how to start.

Massachusetts cottage food law 2026: no cap, local Residential Kitchen permit required, online/mail in-state. Allowed foods, labeling, and how to start.

Maryland cottage food law 2026: no license (direct), $50K cap, online/retail allowed, cheesecakes/cream pies (SB 701). Allowed foods, labeling, how to start.

Maine cottage food law 2026: no cap, state license + Food Sovereignty Act towns, no label for home sales. Allowed foods, labeling, and how to start.

Louisiana cottage food law 2026: no permit, $30K cap but baked goods uncapped, cream/custard allowed. Allowed foods, labeling, and how to start.

Kentucky cottage food law 2026: $60K cap, two paths (HBP $50/yr vs HBM for farmers w/ pickles/canned). Allowed foods, labeling, and how to start.