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How can I legally sell produce?

Brennan (New Mexico 7a)

7 years ago

Hey guys, I'm wondering what kind of licensing I would need to be able to sell unprocessed produce from my garden legally. I grow hot peppers primarily and would like to be able to sell and ship them. I have a fairly small garden so it wouldn't be in large quantities. This might not be the best category to ask this in, in which case could someone please tell me which category I could post this in more appropriately?

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK

7 years ago

I f you don't get help here maybe ask on the Market Gardening Forum

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laceyvail 6A, WV
7 years ago
Here you wouldn't need any.
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7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
http://farmersmarketsnm.org/resources/vendor-resources/permits-regulations/

https://www.env.nm.gov/fod/Food_Program/HomeBasedProcessing.htm

https://www.env.nm.gov/fod/Food_Program/HomeBasedFoodRegulations.html

I grow hot peppers primarily and would like to be able to sell and ship them.

Fresh? Or dried? If dried, they will want to know how you are handling them - the drying process, risk management, etc.
Persimmons
7 years ago
In some states there are Right-To-Farm communities. Are you one of them? Those communities allow you free reign so long as you sell it on your own property.
Brennan (New Mexico 7a) thanked Persimmons
digdirt2
7 years ago
As others have indicated it is different in each state. Contact your local county/state ag extension office for the rules in your state.

New Mexico Ag Extension
Brennan (New Mexico 7a) thanked digdirt2
zeedman Zone 5 Wisconsin
7 years ago
"I grow hot peppers primarily and would like to be able to sell and ship them."

Ditto on the above, for sales within your state. If you intend to ship outside your state, there may be additional regulations & permits pertaining to inter-state commerce.
Brennan (New Mexico 7a) thanked zeedman Zone 5 Wisconsin
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
7 years ago
Brennan, what is the approximate size of your garden?

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