Cottage Food 101: Turning Your Home Kitchen into a Food Business 

Date & Time

September 18, 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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Venue

49111 Cinder Ln., Oakhurst, CA 93644

About the Event

Presented by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) and F3 Local 
 
Join us for an interactive workshop learning the steps to turning your home kitchen recipes for baked goods, jams, dried snacks and healthy treats, into sellable products with a legally compliant and profitable business.  
  • Get clarity on cottage food regulations, local environmental health permits, and what foods are allowed. 
  • See real examples of compliant products, packaging, and mandatory labeling layouts. 
  • Receive resources for step-by-step guidance on starting your business and tools to help you along the way. 
  • Hear case studies from a panel of local cottage food owners as they share their best practices and lessons learned.