~~~THE MICHIGAN "COTTAGE FOOD LAW" APPLIES TO MICHIGAN FARMERS' MARKETS~~~ PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to become a Cottage Food Vendor at the New Baltimore Farmers Market, and are not ServSafe Certified, we require you to be certified by the Michigan Cottage Food Law Food Safety Training.
Click HEREfor instructions on how to receive this low-cost certification. Include a copy of your Cottage Food Safety Training Certificate or ServSafe Certificate with your application.
CLICK HERE for the latest FAQ's from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) regarding Cottage Foods (Sept 2012)
***************************** Interested Cottage Food Vendors - please submit an application for consideration and complete all required sections completely. The market manager will contact you with follow up as needed. *****************************
SOME OF THE FOOD ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE LAW: Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies, Candy Snacks, Dry Mixes, Granola, Vinegar Click HERE to access further information on Items Included in Cottage Food Law. *****************************
PACKAGING MUST INCLUDE A LIST OF INGREDIENTS, THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION, ALLERGEN INFORMATION, AND MUST INDICATE "Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture" Click HERE for a downloadable guide from the MDA regarding labeling ClickHERE to access the MDARD "Frequently Asked Questions" website
