It is a great idea. However, State food handling rules differ greatly. An individual who uses all his product won't be affected. However, it is possible that a club or organization may not be exempt from food handling rules depending on how it is organized and how use of a co-op extractor is arranged. And some of the folks who produce more honey than they can use but who fall short of being in business, may wish to market some of their honey to recoup some costs. It is easy to find out which, if any, rules apply. If questions are properly phrased, it may be possible to learn how to avoid becoming subject to rules which might otherwise apply. Better to know now than get nailed later. And, frankly, while some of the rules seem tedious or silly, most have been developed to ensure a clean and safe product. Familiarity with them can't hurt. >I think that if somebody is making SO MUCH honey that they are in the >business, then THEY can afford their own extractor. I think it is a great >idea for a club of INDIVIDUALS who do it as a hobby for personal >consumption. Rich >On Sun, 25 Apr 1999, Richard Yarnell wrote: >Be sure to check with your State to make sure you meet all the food >handling requirements they may impose. --