Residents interested in starting or expanding a home-based food business will have an opportunity to learn the legal and food safety requirements for operating under Alabama’s Cottage Food Law during an upcoming training session hosted by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
The Cottage Food Law Safety Training is scheduled for August 6, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hale County Extension Office, located at 701 Hall Street in Greensboro.
The training is designed to help current and prospective cottage food producers better understand Alabama’s cottage food regulations, including where homemade foods can legally be sold, required labeling practices, and basic food safety procedures. Participants will receive information intended to help them operate safely and in compliance with state law.
A certification fee of $25 is required to attend the training.
According to organizers, the course will provide practical guidance for individuals who produce foods such as baked goods, jams, jellies, and other approved homemade products for sale. The training aims to support local entrepreneurs by increasing awareness of food safety standards and legal requirements.
Those interested in attending can register online at http://www.aces.edu/go/cottagefoodbusiness. For additional information, contact Alice Moore at (334) 216-0738.
The event is sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, a partnership between Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. Organizers note that accommodation and language access services are available upon request. Individuals needing assistance are encouraged to contact Alice Moore by July 31, 2026.
Event At a Glance
What: Cottage Food Law Safety Training When: August 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: Hale County Extension Office, 701 Hall Street, Greensboro, AL 36744 Cost: $25 certification fee Registration: http://www.aces.edu/go/cottagefoodbusiness Contact: Alice Moore, (334) 216-0738
This training offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in turning homemade food products into a business while meeting Alabama’s food safety and legal requirements.
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