The Homegrown Vendor Blog

Raw milk laws vary wildly by state. Learn which states allow direct sales, which require herd shares, and which prohibit raw milk entirely.

Beeswax wraps, candles, and balms have 75-90% margins and need no food license. Learn which beeswax products sell best and how to price them.

Herbal salves and infused oils are non-food products with 80-90% margins. No food license needed. Learn production, pricing, and labeling.

Fermented vegetables are allowed in many states if properly acidified. Learn which states allow them, production process, and pricing.

Kimchi is allowed under cottage food in 15+ states. Learn which states allow fermented foods, production basics, and pricing at 75-85% margins.

Spring rolls and egg rolls are TCS products requiring health permits. Learn requirements, setup costs, and cottage food alternatives.

A local vendor community shares customers, splits booth fees, and cross-promotes products. Learn how to build one from scratch.

5 boundaries every cottage food vendor needs: work hours, ordering windows, order caps, physical space, and communication rules. Sustainability over hustle.

Soft pretzels cost $0.17 each and sell for $3.50-5 with 91-95% margins. Production guide, best flavors, and the dipping sauce upsell that doubles revenue.