Category Archives: Documents
August 2020 Update
Hello Everyone! Hope you have been enjoying this beautiful summer weather. In July we held three webinars to discuss the Covid Preparedness Plan in conjunction with the University of MN Extension Food Safety Team, the MDA and the MFMA. The original guidelines were not very compatible for cottage food producers so we rewrote it to …
MNCFPA Application Form
The goal of the Minnesota Cottage Food Producer’s Association is to unite registered CFPs in Minnesota. This is an exciting time for CFPs as we work to strengthen our industry. MNCFPA’s focus is to provide education, strengthen communication, and advocate for legislation to further advance Minnesota’s cottage food laws. Please consider joining MNCFPA as together …
March 17th, 2017 ~ Taxing Foods
Good morning! Recently there has been a lot of discussion among the cottage food producers about which foods are taxable and non-taxable. The fact sheets at the Minnesota Department of Revenue (MDOR) can be a little confusing. So I sat down and wrote up a simplified chart and I asked the kind folks at the MDOR …
March 28, 2016
Hi folks! Just a quick note to share with you the registration form for the advanced cottage food producer food safety workshop that will be held Saturday, May 7th in St. Cloud. Please note, you must register before May 4th to attend this workshop. Flyer templateSaturday Cottage Foods 2016 St. Cloud
MN Cottage Food Logo ~ How To Make Your Own T-Shirts & Aprons
Sept. 25, 2014 ~ This week has been none stop running, leaving no time for research or writing much. So today for Throwback Thursday, I am going to repost this How To article for making your own MN Cottage Food Law aprons and T-Shirts. My daughter and a good friend created the logo and my daughter …
Cottage Food Law Bill Update & Document
We know that you all have been wondering exactly where things stand with the bill. The latest news isn’t exactly great. One of our team members has been working really hard to meet with senators and get the bill presented. We want to say a special thank you to her. Unfortunately the Senators who were …
Talking Points
Many of you have been waiting for a list of talking points that can be used as a guideline when speaking to your representatives or anyone else who happens to be interested in what we are trying to accomplish. I apologize for the delay! In regards to the Cap: 1. It has been suggested that …
Basic Letter For Representatives/Senators
Here is a basic letter that you can copy and personalize for your district representatives and senators. If you click on the highlighted word, you will find the link to their names and the districts they serve. Dear [Representative … or Senator …], I am writing to you in reference to the Cottage Food Law …
Cottage Food Law Flyer
A great way to share information about the Cottage Food Law Bill is by passing out flyers at bake & craft sales. With the upcoming holidays there will be more opportunity for these events. For your convenience we’ve made up a flyer that can just be printed off and passed out. Happy Baking! Cottage Food Law Flyer …
Minnesota Cottage Food Producer's Association 
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