Making, Sharing and Selling Iowa's Cottage Food

Sign up for a workshop!

We are thrilled to offer three incredible workshops designed to empower you with the skills and confidence to master the art of fermentation, create delicious sourdough, and ensure your food business thrives with the highest safety standards. These workshops are offered in various parts of the state! Check out the workshops below and find a location near you! 

Trusted Resources

AnswerLine

AnswerLine provides information and resources for Iowans with home and family questions. We've been answering consumer questions for more than 40 years.

Professional consumer and family scientists answer questions about: cleaning, consumer management, food preparation, food preservation, food safety, household equipment, nutrition, and laundry.

Available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m.

  1-800-262-3804 or    515-296-5883 (Iowa residents)

   answer@iastate.edu

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Iowa Food Protection Task Force

The Iowa Food Protection Task Force is vested in food safety and defense. This organization comprises individuals from all over the food industry. They sponsor educational opportunities, offer educational resources, and other food information. 

Iowa Food Protection Task Force

Department of Inspection and Appeals and Licensing

Stay up to date on the Cottage Food Law, farmers markets, food safety information, and licensing applications. This is a great resource to ensure you are following the law, labeling requirements, prohibited items, and more! 

Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals and Licensing