[p2p-research] New laws in Michigan

[Michel Bauwens]

hi Matt, this is superb news, and I would welcome any report on it for our
blog ...

On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Matt <matt at digiblade.com> wrote:

> Michigan's newest laws relating to the sale of home grown foods. I haven't
> had time to keep up with it, but my fellow growers there seem to be very
> happy with it.
>
> This afternoon, Gov. Jennifer Granholm is to sign into law two cottage food
> operation bills that will allow individuals to make or package certain
> foods
> in their kitchens instead of having to use a commercial food operation as
> they do now.
>
> Baked goods, jam and jellies, candy, vinegar, dried fruit, herbs and mixes
> made in your kitchen could all be sold publicly provided they are properly
> labeled to reflect that they are homemade and identify all ingredients
> under
> guidelines provided by the state.
>
> The new measures will allow people to sell their goods publicly at farmers
> markets, roadside stands, county fairs, flea markets and festivals without
> a
> state Department of Agriculture license. An individual residence could make
> up to $15,000 gross annually from such sales, which could help some
> families
> with good bakers and cooks make ends meet or spur the creation of
> entrepreneurs.
>
> Matt
>
>
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