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craftychick06
True Blue Farmgirl
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Darlene
fennville
Mi
USA
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 Posted - May 14 2006 : 06:13:36 AM
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Ok well i have signed up for a local market and am on a "waiting list" for another. I lost my full time job last summer and have decided to take the plunge and not only try to sell in our farmstand on our property but if all goes well with the 2 acres of garden we are putting in now will try the markets for extra money. My questions are, I was told i could make canned goods as long as i bring a cert of making them in a state approved kitchen, ok now i have contacted the area churches, the ones that have called me back say they are not approved to have someone make things to sell, then i called the local empty rec hall where we had our reception, and they want $300.00 right!!I am trying to make money here.
Anyway I also contacted a rod and gun club and they said sure but not approved?? Where else could i check into for doin this?? We make unusual jellies and salsas and fruit butters from our grown produce so thought this would be a good start to a business opportunity. I am not trying to get rich here but need to have some income. ANY suggesstions or your comments would be greatly appreciated!!
THANKS so much~!~
**LIVE LIFE JOYFULLY** |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - May 14 2006 : 06:49:00 AM
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Darlene,
I'd contact the State Health Dept,.they will probably have a guideline.
Then I'd see what it would take to get your own kitchen certified.
Sure would be alot less hassle to do it at home.
Just my 2 cents.
KarenP
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
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Posted - May 14 2006 : 07:59:36 AM
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I think Karen's idea is a good one. My kitchen is certified. It wasn't hard to do. Some states do make it very difficult but it's worth looking into.
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com
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craftychick06
True Blue Farmgirl
71 Posts
Darlene
fennville
Mi
USA
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Posted - May 14 2006 : 12:27:51 PM
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THANKS~~
You know my parents have an apartment added on their house that is fully furnished. Is it the same kind of certification as the health dept? Wondering why i couldnt get that one certified without alot of expense. I know we need to replace water lines but i do know the septic is not all that old. The house was built in the late 1800s and the addition somewhere in the 80s?
THANKS for the info!!
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PocketFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
119 Posts
Sarah
Utica
New York
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Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 3:56:54 PM
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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 4:25:59 PM
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Darlene
Check with your local ag-coop or extension office. They have passed a house bill here in Kentucky that only requires ladies to take a class on the proper way to can and make jellies. They issue them a certificate and those ladies can sell their jellies and canned goods at farmer's markets.
Kathy
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2007 : 4:28:40 PM
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My mom and dad live in Virginia and run a bed and breakfast (www.orchardhousebb.com) and had to certify their kitchen. I don't think it was difficult but I do know that they are subject to an unannouced visit from the health inspector at anytime.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowartist.etsy.com
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