Hi Dave and Everyone,

Dave wrote in part regarding sales of honey:

"  The most important regulation is that your state simply isn't going to
allow you to pack honey at your kitchen counter and sell it to the public.
You have to have an approved, state inspected facility to pack it. Oftentimes
the easiest way to do this is to work with another beekeeper, who already has
approved facilities."

This really varies from state to state.  Here in MN beekeepers can bottle liquid honey in their homes and sell it at a farmers market or even a store shelf as long as it is correctly labeled.  In MN but not many other states honey grade is required on the label in addition to the other usual information.  For state specific information contact your state apiary inspector or state aparist as they will be aware of the specific regulations in your state.  MN does require an approved food processing facility for "processed" food products including creamed honey but not for liquid or comb honey which are considered "raw agricultural products".

Regulation at the state level means different states will do it differently.

Hope this helps.

blane




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Blane White
MN Dept of Agriculture
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