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Yogifarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jenn
Swiftwater
PA
USA
297 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 24 2005 : 09:49:32 AM
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Merry Christmas!!
Have had a huge success with my tea jelly business lately (due of course to some guidance from a fellow farmgirl) and have had some local tea shops and coffee houses approach me about selling. Problem is I need to have a license and the state of PA won't certify my home kitchen because I own a dog. Since I am not about to give up my faithful friend and I don't have the $$ to install a kitchen in my basement I thought maybe someone else has had this problem with a home canning, baking, jelly biz and might have a solution. All my friends and family have dogs/cats too so can't even make the product somewhere else. Any suggestions, farmgirls?
"Breathe in the Sunshine" |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2005 : 10:47:31 AM
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Some folks "rent" the kitchen at our local senior center (it has to be certified) or some places let you rent the church kitchen or like that. If you could plan your days where you need to do your bottling and just do your labeling and packaging at home I doubt they would charge too very much! I would have the same problem..and my pets are like my kids..like I don't have enough kids..haha good luck! I love to see another farmgirl doing well in a home business. I need to get busy early 2006 and get a niche for myself that way!! That is my only new years resolution this year!
Jenny in Utah
It's astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen...Frances Burnette
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Yogifarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Jenn
Swiftwater
PA
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2005 : 6:42:20 PM
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Thanks Jenny
I'm gonna check out those options and will let you know.
Hope your Christmas was great!
"Breathe in the Sunshine" |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2005 : 04:00:40 AM
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I think Aunt Jenny's suggestion is excellent. I wouldn't risk any kind of business now without appropriate licenses and records. You could lose everything with one sick person.
Be sure to check up on other laws such as product testing through a lab. I have to send one jar of every preserve recipe, in the size and kind of jar it's going to be sold in, to a lab for approval. I have to include the recipe and step-by-step instructions. If I change a single ingredient or method of production I have to have a jar from the new recipe/method tested. There is a per jar fee. This doesn't apply to the baked goods I sell.
There are labeling laws to be followed. Ingredients in order of weight, business name, address, weight, etc.
Batch codes: I don't have to put a batch code on anything but if I have a recall I will have to recall every jar on the market. If I have a batch code I have to recall only the batch that is problematic. I have to record every batch and have the records available to the USDA inspector on demand.
Insurance is another issue, especially with food.
It's important to know where batches are sent in case of recall. Invoices should take care of that.
Good luck!
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com
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medievalcat
True Blue Farmgirl
256 Posts
Cynthia
White County
Arkansas
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2006 : 08:24:44 AM
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Robin,
It seems like so much work for one person. Do you take care of all that by yourself? For Christmas two years ago I gave out goody baskets filled with cookies, breads, and herb butter to doctors and such. They loved it and I enjoyed making them. I thought about starting a little business to sell baskets. But I have the same problem as Jenn, pets and not enough money to put into a second kitchen.
I believe there is a place in the little town around the corner from me that has a back area that no one uses. I wonder if they will allow me to bake in there if I offered my own equiptment.
Robin, if you could let us know how you got started and how you handle all the different aspects of your business I would be more confident in stepping out there!
Thanks for asking your question Jenn... I've been wondering the same thing for awhile!
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jamsnbread
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
Is
Worth
IL
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2006 : 12:50:17 PM
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Hello everyone, I am new to this forum...
I am about to embark on selling jams for the 2nd time from my home. I had great success in the past but would like to go for the gold this time around. I was wondering if anyone had any resources on finding out if I am able to make the jams from home and also about getting the license if needed etc. I live in a suburb right outside of Chicago, Illinois. I have looked everywhere online and cant seem to find any info on if I need a license, rent kitchens, etc. I did however find out how and where to apply for the assumed business name.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2006 : 2:11:36 PM
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Welcome Jamsnbread!!! I am sure someone will have info for ya..we have quite a few gals in the chicago area...and every area is different. Most areas do require that you use a commercial kitchen and stuff..
Be sure to go to the Welcome Wagon section of the forum and introduce yourself...I look forward to getting to know you!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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jamsnbread
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
Is
Worth
IL
USA
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Posted - Feb 21 2006 : 2:30:56 PM
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Originally posted by Aunt Jenny
Welcome Jamsnbread!!! I am sure someone will have info for ya..we have quite a few gals in the chicago area...and every area is different. Most areas do require that you use a commercial kitchen and stuff..
Be sure to go to the Welcome Wagon section of the forum and introduce yourself...I look forward to getting to know you!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com
Yes, I hope someone can shed some light on my situation here. I just want to make sure I am doing everything right from the start.
I will definately go and post to the welcome wagon. Thanks for the suggestion.
Is.
Jams -N- Bread www.jams-n-bread.com
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garliclady
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Reidsville
NC
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Posted - Feb 22 2006 : 1:59:48 PM
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Things do differ from state to state . Here in NC we have similar rules and we did have the same situation with a dog , but now we have no inside dog. One option is to find a certified kitchen to rent. Around here some commuity centers churches etc have inspected kitchens and do rent them for canning. We had an Amish community that had one certified kitchen to do all there canning, baking in. If you do have any Amish communities near you find out where they do there canning. Our county is setting up a certified kitchen for farmers to use to make value added products like jelly. Check with tour couny extention office they may have a list of certified kitchens in your area.
Jams and bread I would check with you Agriculture (Coopertive) Extention Office in you county. They should be able to direct you to someone who can answer your questions.
I used to make a lot of jellies. Right now I only make Apple Garlic jelly and Garlic jelly and when we have a bummper crop of peppers, pepper jelly.
The Garlic Lady
Cornerstone Garlic Farm http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&ext=1&groupid=140532&ck=
My Recipes http://recipecircus.com/recipes/garliclady/ |
Edited by - garliclady on Feb 22 2006 2:08:23 PM |
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jamsnbread
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
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Worth
IL
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2006 : 11:03:56 PM
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I have looked everywhere for information on this topic for the state of Illinois and I have come up empty. I just emailed the county where I live with the hope that maybe they know someone I call.
I know I had done this research once before years ago but dont know where I found it. I usually save everything I find but for some reason couldnt find anything in my saved docs on this particular issue.
Once I find something out I will post it.
Is.
Jams -N- Bread
www.jams-n-bread.com
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2006 : 07:26:53 AM
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I know in Utah there are SBDCs (Small Business Development Centers) around the state - some in really rural areas, too - that have tons of information and resources on stuff like certifications, licenses, etc. That may be an option to check out...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2006 : 09:48:17 AM
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This might be helpful. If they aren't the people you need to talk to they should be able to tell you who you do need.
Illinois Department of Public Health
535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, Illinois 62761
Phone 217-782-4977
Fax 217-782-3987
TTY 800-547-0466
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com
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jamsnbread
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
Is
Worth
IL
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2006 : 6:32:46 PM
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Thank you Robin I will have to give them a call and see what they say.
Is.
Jams -N- Bread
www.jams-n-bread.com
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