{ "batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_14", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Bakers - Commercial: job_overview", "summary": "Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods in commercial bakeries. 249,100 U.S. jobs. O*NET Bright Outlook.", "body": "Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods in commercial bakeries. 249,100 U.S. jobs. O*NET Bright Outlook.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods. Median pay: $17.86/hr, $37,160/yr. 249,100 jobs. Bright Outlook.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-3011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods. Median pay: $17.86/hr, $37,160/yr. 249,100 jobs. Bright Outlook.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Bakers - Commercial", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Bakers", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods", "startup_cost": "Minimal - basic baking equipment and ingredients", "skill_level": "Low to Medium", "typical_pay_range": "$17.86/hr median", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Commercial bakeries, grocery stores, restaurants, self-employment", "adjacent_jobs": "Cake Decorator, Bread Baker, Pastry Cook" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_15", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Food Batchmakers: job_overview", "summary": "Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in manufacturing food products including candy makers and cheese makers. 173,500 U.S. jobs.", "body": "Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in manufacturing food products including candy makers and cheese makers. 173,500 U.S. jobs.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers. Median pay: $20.33/hr, $42,290/yr. 173,500 jobs. Much faster than average growth.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-3092.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers. Median pay: $20.33/hr, $42,290/yr. 173,500 jobs. Much faster than average growth.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Food Batchmakers", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Food Batchmakers", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in manufacturing food products", "startup_cost": "Not specified - equipment provided by employer", "skill_level": "Low to Medium", "typical_pay_range": "$20.33/hr median", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Food manufacturing plants, confectionery, cheese production", "adjacent_jobs": "Candy Maker, Cheese Maker, Mixer Operator" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_16", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Butchers and Meat Cutters: job_overview", "summary": "Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood. 143,100 U.S. jobs.", "body": "Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood. 143,100 U.S. jobs.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood. Median pay: $19.30/hr, $40,140/yr. 143,100 jobs. Slower than average growth.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-3021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood. Median pay: $19.30/hr, $40,140/yr. 143,100 jobs. Slower than average growth.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Butchers and Meat Cutters", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Butchers and Meat Cutters", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood", "startup_cost": "Not specified - equipment provided by employer", "skill_level": "Low to Medium", "typical_pay_range": "$19.30/hr median", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Retail meat markets, grocery stores, slaughterhouses", "adjacent_jobs": "Meat Trimmer, Deboner, Seafood Processor" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_17", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers: job_overview", "summary": "Perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood products. 146,800 U.S. jobs.", "body": "Perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood products. 146,800 U.S. jobs.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood. Median pay: $18.41/hr, $38,300/yr. 146,800 jobs. Faster than average growth.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-3022.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood. Median pay: $18.41/hr, $38,300/yr. 146,800 jobs. Faster than average growth.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood products", "startup_cost": "Not specified - equipment provided by employer", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "$18.41/hr median", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Food processing plants, wholesale markets, retail meat", "adjacent_jobs": "Beef Trimmer, Chicken Cutter, Fish Processor" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_18", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders: job_overview", "summary": "Operate cooking equipment to cook food products including candy makers, cheese makers, and food preparation machine operators. 29,700 U.S. jobs.", "body": "Operate cooking equipment to cook food products including candy makers, cheese makers, and food preparation machine operators. 29,700 U.S. jobs.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Set up and operate cooking equipment to cook food products. Median pay: $20.00/hr, $41,590/yr. 29,700 jobs. Slower than average growth.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-3093.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Set up and operate cooking equipment to cook food products. Median pay: $20.00/hr, $41,590/yr. 29,700 jobs. Slower than average growth.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Operate cooking equipment to cook food products", "startup_cost": "Not specified - equipment provided by employer", "skill_level": "Low to Medium", "typical_pay_range": "$20.00/hr median", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Food manufacturing, confectionery, dairy processing", "adjacent_jobs": "Candy Maker, Cheese Maker, Food Batchmaker" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_19", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators: job_overview", "summary": "Operate roasting, baking, and drying equipment for food and tobacco products including coffee roasters, nut roasters, and cereal makers. 20,700 U.S. jobs.", "body": "Operate roasting, baking, and drying equipment for food and tobacco products including coffee roasters, nut roasters, and cereal makers. 20,700 U.S. jobs.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Operate roasting, baking, and drying equipment for food and tobacco products. Median pay: $21.54/hr, $44,810/yr. 20,700 jobs. Slower than average growth.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-3091.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Operate roasting, baking, and drying equipment for food and tobacco products. Median pay: $21.54/hr, $44,810/yr. 20,700 jobs. Slower than average growth.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Operate roasting, baking, and drying equipment for food and tobacco products", "startup_cost": "Not specified - equipment provided by employer", "skill_level": "Low to Medium", "typical_pay_range": "$21.54/hr median", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Food manufacturing, coffee roasting, nut processing, cereal production", "adjacent_jobs": "Coffee Roaster, Nut Roaster, Cereal Maker" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_20", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Chefs and Head Cooks: job_overview", "summary": "Plan, direct, or coordinate food preparation activities. O*NET lists Bright Outlook status. Employment and wages not displayed in extracted O*NET summary page content.", "body": "Plan, direct, or coordinate food preparation activities. O*NET lists Bright Outlook status. Employment and wages not displayed in extracted O*NET summary page content.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Plan, directive, or coordinate the activities of workers in food preparation. Bright Outlook status. Employment and wages not displayed in extracted O*NET summary page content.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-1011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Plan, directive, or coordinate the activities of workers in food preparation. Bright Outlook status. Employment and wages not displayed in extracted O*NET summary page content.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Chefs and Head Cooks", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Chefs and Head Cooks", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Plan, direct, or coordinate food preparation activities", "startup_cost": "Not specified - culinary training required", "skill_level": "Medium to High", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify from O*NET summary page", "pay_unit": "N/A", "where_to_find_work": "Restaurants, hotels, hospitals, catering companies, self-employment", "adjacent_jobs": "Cook, Head Chef, Sous Chef" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_21", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cooks, Restaurant: job_overview", "summary": "Prepare, season, and cook foods in restaurant settings. 1,460,200 U.S. jobs. Much faster than average growth.", "body": "Prepare, season, and cook foods in restaurant settings. 1,460,200 U.S. jobs. Much faster than average growth.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Prepare, season, and cook foods in restaurant settings. Median pay: $17.98/hr, $37,390/yr. 1,460,200 jobs. Much faster than average growth.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-2014.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Prepare, season, and cook foods in restaurant settings. Median pay: $17.98/hr, $37,390/yr. 1,460,200 jobs. Much faster than average growth.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Cooks, Restaurant", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Cooks, Restaurant", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Prepare, season, and cook foods in restaurant settings", "startup_cost": "Minimal - uniform and basic tools", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "$17.98/hr median", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, catering companies", "adjacent_jobs": "Short Order Cook, Prep Cook, Line Cook" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_22", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cooks, Short Order: job_overview", "summary": "Prepare and cook quick-to-serve foods such as sandwiches, fried eggs, and French fries in restaurants and cafeterias. 151,100 U.S. jobs.", "body": "Prepare and cook quick-to-serve foods such as sandwiches, fried eggs, and French fries in restaurants and cafeterias. 151,100 U.S. jobs.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Prepare and cook quick-to-serve foods such as sandwiches, fried eggs, and French fries. Median pay: $17.25/hr, $35,880/yr. 151,100 jobs. Declining employment.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-2015.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Prepare and cook quick-to-serve foods such as sandwiches, fried eggs, and French fries. Median pay: $17.25/hr, $35,880/yr. 151,100 jobs. Declining employment.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Cooks, Short Order", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Cooks, Short Order", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Prepare and cook quick-to-serve foods in restaurants and cafeterias", "startup_cost": "Minimal - uniform and basic tools", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "$17.25/hr median", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Fast food restaurants, cafeterias, diners, coffee shops", "adjacent_jobs": "Short Order Cook, Prep Cook, Food Server" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_23", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Food Preparation Workers: job_overview", "summary": "Perform routine tasks to prepare, cook, and serve food in restaurants and institutions. 902,700 U.S. jobs.", "body": "Perform routine tasks to prepare, cook, and serve food in restaurants and institutions. 902,700 U.S. jobs.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Perform routine tasks under the direction of cooks to prepare, cook, and serve food. Median pay: $16.98/hr, $35,320/yr. 902,700 jobs. Declining employment.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-2021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Perform routine tasks under the direction of cooks to prepare, cook, and serve food. Median pay: $16.98/hr, $35,320/yr. 902,700 jobs. Declining employment.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Food Preparation Workers", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Food Preparation Workers", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Perform routine tasks to prepare, cook, and serve food in restaurants and institutions", "startup_cost": "Minimal - uniform and basic tools", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "$16.98/hr median", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Restaurants, hospitals, schools, cafeterias, hotels", "adjacent_jobs": "Prep Cook, Line Cook, Food Service Worker" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_24", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, Greenhouse: job_overview", "summary": "Attend to growing crops and livestock. Includes farmers market vendors who sell produce directly to consumers. 504,800 U.S. jobs.", "body": "Attend to growing crops and livestock. Includes farmers market vendors who sell produce directly to consumers. 504,800 U.S. jobs.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Attend to growing crops and livestock. Median pay: $17.15/hr, $35,660/yr. 504,800 jobs. Declining employment.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/45-2092.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Attend to growing crops and livestock. Median pay: $17.15/hr, $35,660/yr. 504,800 jobs. Declining employment.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, Greenhouse", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, Greenhouse", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Attend to growing crops and livestock for sale at farmers markets and direct to consumer", "startup_cost": "Minimal - personal vehicle and produce", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "$17.15/hr median", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Farms, farmers markets, nurseries, greenhouses", "adjacent_jobs": "Farmers Market Vendor, Farm Stand Operator" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_25", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers: job_overview", "summary": "Direct and coordinate activities of production workers in food manufacturing and processing facilities. O*NET Bright Outlook status.", "body": "Direct and coordinate activities of production workers in food manufacturing and processing facilities. O*NET Bright Outlook status.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine actually says:\n\n“Direct and coordinate activities of production and operating employees. Bright Outlook status.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-1011.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine", "evidence_quote": "Direct and coordinate activities of production and operating employees. Bright Outlook status.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Direct and coordinate activities of production workers in food manufacturing and processing facilities", "startup_cost": "Not specified - typically requires experience", "skill_level": "Medium to High", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify from O*NET summary page", "pay_unit": "N/A", "where_to_find_work": "Food manufacturing plants, processing facilities", "adjacent_jobs": "Production Supervisor, Plant Manager" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_1", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Minnesota Cottage Food Producer - Tier 1: job_overview", "summary": "Produce and sell non-potentially hazardous foods (baked goods, jams/jellies, pickled vegetables/fruits with pH ≤4.6 or water activity ≤0.85) from home kitchen with annual gross sales under $7,665. Free online training through MDA or MN Farmers Market Association. Free MDA registration. Must label products with name, address/registration number, date, ingredients, allergen info, and 'These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection.' Sales at farmers markets, community events, or direct to consumer only. No internet shipping for human foods.", "body": "Produce and sell non-potentially hazardous foods (baked goods, jams/jellies, pickled vegetables/fruits with pH ≤4.6 or water activity ≤0.85) from home kitchen with annual gross sales under $7,665. Free online training through MDA or MN Farmers Market Association. Free MDA registration. Must label products with name, address/registration number, date, ingredients, allergen info, and 'These products are homemade and not subject to state inspection.' Sales at farmers markets, community events, or direct to consumer only. No internet shipping for human foods.\n\nWhat University of Minnesota Extension actually says:\n\n“The Minnesota cottage food law allows individual producers to make and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food and canned goods without a license. All cottage food producers must register annually with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) before they can sell their foods. Registrations expire annually and must be renewed to continue your cottage food business. Tier 1: Gross annual sales less than $7,665. Cottage food producers with less than $7,665 in gross annual sales can complete free online training through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture or the Minnesota Farmers' Market Association. Registration with the MDA is free for Tier 1 cottage food producers. There is no cost for this training.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://extension.umn.edu/food-safety/cottage-food", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "University of Minnesota Extension", "evidence_quote": "The Minnesota cottage food law allows individual producers to make and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food and canned goods without a license. All cottage food producers must register annually with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) before they can sell their foods. Registrations expire annually and must be renewed to continue your cottage food business. Tier 1: Gross annual sales less than $7,665. Cottage food producers with less than $7,665 in gross annual sales can complete free online training through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture or the Minnesota Farmers' Market Association. Registration with the MDA is free for Tier 1 cottage food producers. There is no cost for this training.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Minnesota Cottage Food Producer - Tier 1", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Minnesota Cottage Food Producer Tier 1", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Produce and sell non-potentially hazardous foods from home kitchen with annual gross sales under $7,665", "startup_cost": "Free registration and free online training", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "Revenue up to $7,665/year gross cap", "pay_unit": "annual gross sales", "where_to_find_work": "Farmers markets, community events, direct to consumer", "adjacent_jobs": "Cottage Food Producer Tier 2, Pet Treat Producer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_2", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Minnesota Cottage Food Producer - Tier 2: job_overview", "summary": "Same as Tier 1 but with gross annual sales of $7,666 to $78,000. Requires food safety training every 3 years through UMN Extension. $50 registration fee with MDA. Same food safety and labeling requirements.", "body": "Same as Tier 1 but with gross annual sales of $7,666 to $78,000. Requires food safety training every 3 years through UMN Extension. $50 registration fee with MDA. Same food safety and labeling requirements.\n\nWhat University of Minnesota Extension actually says:\n\n“Cottage food producers with $7,665 to $78,000 in gross annual sales are required to complete a cottage food producer food safety training every three years. A Tier 2 license includes a $50 registration fee. 14,116 cottage food producers in Minnesota as of 2025.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://extension.umn.edu/food-safety/cottage-food", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "University of Minnesota Extension", "evidence_quote": "Cottage food producers with $7,665 to $78,000 in gross annual sales are required to complete a cottage food producer food safety training every three years. A Tier 2 license includes a $50 registration fee. 14,116 cottage food producers in Minnesota as of 2025.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Minnesota Cottage Food Producer - Tier 2", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Minnesota Cottage Food Producer Tier 2", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Produce and sell non-potentially hazardous foods from home kitchen with annual gross sales $7,666-$78,000", "startup_cost": "$50 registration fee with MDA", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "Revenue up to $78,000/year gross cap", "pay_unit": "annual gross sales", "where_to_find_work": "Farmers markets, community events, direct to consumer, internet shipping for pet treats", "adjacent_jobs": "Cottage Food Producer Tier 1, Pet Treat Producer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_3", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cottage Food Labeling Compliance Specialist: job_overview", "summary": "Advise cottage food producers on proper labeling requirements per Minnesota Cottage Foods Exemption law: must include producer name/business name, address or registration number, production date, ingredients with allergen disclosure, and 'homemade - not subject to state inspection' statement.", "body": "Advise cottage food producers on proper labeling requirements per Minnesota Cottage Foods Exemption law: must include producer name/business name, address or registration number, production date, ingredients with allergen disclosure, and 'homemade - not subject to state inspection' statement.\n\nWhat University of Minnesota Extension actually says:\n\n“As a cottage food producer, you must follow the Cottage Foods Exemption law labeling requirements.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://extension.umn.edu/food-safety/cottage-food", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "University of Minnesota Extension", "evidence_quote": "As a cottage food producer, you must follow the Cottage Foods Exemption law labeling requirements.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Cottage Food Labeling Compliance Specialist", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Cottage Food Labeling Compliance Specialist", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Advise cottage food producers on proper labeling requirements per Minnesota Cottage Foods Exemption law", "startup_cost": "Not specified", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "Not specified. Likely consulting fees.", "pay_unit": "hourly or project-based", "where_to_find_work": "Extension services, consulting, cottage food producer support", "adjacent_jobs": "Cottage Food Producer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_4", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cottage Food Water Activity Testing Technician: job_overview", "summary": "Test cottage food products for water activity (must be ≤0.85) and pH (for canned goods, must be ≤4.6) to verify compliance with Minnesota Cottage Food Exemption law.", "body": "Test cottage food products for water activity (must be ≤0.85) and pH (for canned goods, must be ≤4.6) to verify compliance with Minnesota Cottage Food Exemption law.\n\nWhat University of Minnesota Extension actually says:\n\n“The Cottage Food Exemption Law requires that cottage food products have a water activity level of 0.85 or lower. The final (equilibrium) pH of canned or bottled acidic and acidified foods must be 4.60 or less.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://extension.umn.edu/food-safety/cottage-food", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "University of Minnesota Extension", "evidence_quote": "The Cottage Food Exemption Law requires that cottage food products have a water activity level of 0.85 or lower. The final (equilibrium) pH of canned or bottled acidic and acidified foods must be 4.60 or less.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Cottage Food Water Activity Testing Technician", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Cottage Food Water Activity Testing Technician", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Test cottage food products for water activity and pH to verify compliance", "startup_cost": "Not specified - requires lab equipment", "skill_level": "Medium", "typical_pay_range": "Not specified. Lab testing fees typically $15-50 per sample.", "pay_unit": "per sample tested", "where_to_find_work": "Food labs, testing facilities, extension services", "adjacent_jobs": "Cottage Food Producer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_5", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Farmers Market Vendor - General: job_overview", "summary": "Sell cottage food products directly to consumers at farmers markets, community events, or via direct delivery. Must be physically present during sale. No wholesale or internet shipping for human cottage foods. Pet treats may be shipped.", "body": "Sell cottage food products directly to consumers at farmers markets, community events, or via direct delivery. Must be physically present during sale. No wholesale or internet shipping for human cottage foods. Pet treats may be shipped.\n\nWhat Minnesota Department of Agriculture actually says:\n\n“Sell from a private home, farmers' market, community event, or on the internet. Cottage pet treats may also be shipped in the mail or by commercial delivery to the end consumer. Cottage food intended for humans cannot be shipped.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mda.state.mn.us/cottagefood", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Minnesota Department of Agriculture", "evidence_quote": "Sell from a private home, farmers' market, community event, or on the internet. Cottage pet treats may also be shipped in the mail or by commercial delivery to the end consumer. Cottage food intended for humans cannot be shipped.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Farmers Market Vendor - General", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Farmers Market Vendor - General", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Sell cottage food products directly to consumers at farmers markets and community events", "startup_cost": "Not specified - vendor booth fees vary", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "Not specified by source. Revenue depends on sales volume up to $78,000/year gross cap.", "pay_unit": "per transaction or daily", "where_to_find_work": "Farmers markets, community events, direct delivery", "adjacent_jobs": "Cottage Food Producer, Farm Stand Vendor" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout", "access.geo" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_6", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program - Grant Applicant: job_overview", "summary": "Apply for FMPP grants to support farmers market operations. Four project types: Capacity Building ($50K-$250K, 36 months), Community Development TTA ($100K-$500K, 36 months), Turnkey Marketing ($50K-$100K, 24 months), Turnkey Recruitment/Training ($50K-$100K, 24 months). 25% cost share required.", "body": "Apply for FMPP grants to support farmers market operations. Four project types: Capacity Building ($50K-$250K, 36 months), Community Development TTA ($100K-$500K, 36 months), Turnkey Marketing ($50K-$100K, 24 months), Turnkey Recruitment/Training ($50K-$100K, 24 months). 25% cost share required.\n\nWhat USDA Agricultural Marketing Service actually says:\n\n“FMPP offers four types of projects, 36-month Capacity Building, 36-month Community Development Training and Technical Assistance, 24-month Turnkey Marketing and Promotion, and 24-month Turnkey Recruitment and Training. Capacity Building projects range from $50,000 to $250,000, while Community Development Training and Technical Assistance projects range from $100,000 to $500,000. Each of the turnkey project options are available for a defined set of activities, with funding amounts ranging from $50,000 and $100,000.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "USDA Agricultural Marketing Service", "evidence_quote": "FMPP offers four types of projects, 36-month Capacity Building, 36-month Community Development Training and Technical Assistance, 24-month Turnkey Marketing and Promotion, and 24-month Turnkey Recruitment and Training. Capacity Building projects range from $50,000 to $250,000, while Community Development Training and Technical Assistance projects range from $100,000 to $500,000. Each of the turnkey project options are available for a defined set of activities, with funding amounts ranging from $50,000 and $100,000.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program - Grant Applicant", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "USDA FMPP Grant Applicant", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Apply for FMPP grants to support farmers market operations", "startup_cost": "Not applicable - grant funding", "skill_level": "Medium", "typical_pay_range": "Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on project type", "pay_unit": "grant award", "where_to_find_work": "USDA AMS website, grants.gov", "adjacent_jobs": "Farmers Market Manager, Market Development Consultant" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_7", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Farmers Market Manager - SNAP EBT Program: job_overview", "summary": "Manage farmers market SNAP EBT acceptance and matching programs to increase access to fresh food for low-income customers. Resources available through Farmers Market Coalition.", "body": "Manage farmers market SNAP EBT acceptance and matching programs to increase access to fresh food for low-income customers. Resources available through Farmers Market Coalition.\n\nWhat Farmers Market Coalition actually says:\n\n“FMC provides resources including SNAP EBT Guide for market managers and farmers.”", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://farmersmarketcoalition.org", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "Farmers Market Coalition", "evidence_quote": "FMC provides resources including SNAP EBT Guide for market managers and farmers.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Farmers Market Manager - SNAP EBT Program", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Farmers Market Manager - SNAP EBT", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Manage farmers market SNAP EBT acceptance and matching programs", "startup_cost": "Not specified", "skill_level": "Medium", "typical_pay_range": "Not specified. Market manager salaries typically $30,000-$55,000/year depending on market size.", "pay_unit": "annual salary", "where_to_find_work": "Farmers markets managing SNAP EBT programs", "adjacent_jobs": "Market Manager, Market Operations" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout", "access.geo" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_8", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Small Business Food Manufacturing Consultant: job_overview", "summary": "Guide aspiring food entrepreneurs through cottage food laws, business planning, licensing requirements, and compliance for home-based food businesses including hot sauce, jam, and baked goods production.", "body": "Guide aspiring food entrepreneurs through cottage food laws, business planning, licensing requirements, and compliance for home-based food businesses including hot sauce, jam, and baked goods production.\n\nWhat University of Minnesota Extension actually says:\n\n“Extension provides training and resources to help cottage food producers feel confident that their products are safe to sell.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://extension.umn.edu/food-safety/cottage-food", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "University of Minnesota Extension", "evidence_quote": "Extension provides training and resources to help cottage food producers feel confident that their products are safe to sell.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Small Business Food Manufacturing Consultant", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Small Business Food Manufacturing Consultant", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Guide aspiring food entrepreneurs through cottage food laws and compliance", "startup_cost": "Not specified - consultant fees vary", "skill_level": "Medium", "typical_pay_range": "Not specified. Consultant fees typically $75-$200/hour.", "pay_unit": "hourly", "where_to_find_work": "Extension services, consulting firms, small business development centers", "adjacent_jobs": "Cottage Food Producer, Food Business Registrant" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_9", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Hot Sauce Producer - Cottage Food: job_overview", "summary": "Produce hot sauce at home for sale as cottage food. Hot sauce with pH ≤4.6 qualifies as non-potentially hazardous and can be sold under cottage food exemption. Must use hot-fill hold or cold-fill hold preservation methods. Label with required information.", "body": "Produce hot sauce at home for sale as cottage food. Hot sauce with pH ≤4.6 qualifies as non-potentially hazardous and can be sold under cottage food exemption. Must use hot-fill hold or cold-fill hold preservation methods. Label with required information.\n\nWhat University of Minnesota Extension actually says:\n\n“Preserving food using hot-fill hold. Hot-fill hold is a preservation method used to ensure that food products are both safe and shelf-stable. This technique is ideal for foods with a smooth consistency and a pH of 4.1 or lower, such as barbecue sauce.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://extension.umn.edu/food-safety/cottage-food", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "University of Minnesota Extension", "evidence_quote": "Preserving food using hot-fill hold. Hot-fill hold is a preservation method used to ensure that food products are both safe and shelf-stable. This technique is ideal for foods with a smooth consistency and a pH of 4.1 or lower, such as barbecue sauce.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Hot Sauce Producer - Cottage Food", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Hot Sauce Producer - Cottage Food", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Produce hot sauce at home for sale under cottage food exemption", "startup_cost": "Not specified - equipment and ingredients", "skill_level": "Low to Medium", "typical_pay_range": "Not specified. Revenue up to $78,000/year gross cap in Minnesota.", "pay_unit": "annual gross sales", "where_to_find_work": "Home kitchen, farmers markets, direct to consumer", "adjacent_jobs": "Jam and Preserve Producer, Cottage Food Producer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_10", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Jam and Preserve Producer - Cottage Food: job_overview", "summary": "Produce jams and jellies at home for sale under cottage food exemption. Must test water activity ≤0.85 or pH ≤4.6 for canned products. Label with producer name, ingredients, allergens, and homemade statement.", "body": "Produce jams and jellies at home for sale under cottage food exemption. Must test water activity ≤0.85 or pH ≤4.6 for canned products. Label with producer name, ingredients, allergens, and homemade statement.\n\nWhat University of Minnesota Extension actually says:\n\n“The Minnesota cottage food law allows individual producers to make and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food and canned goods without a license. Testing water activity in cottage foods - The Cottage Food Exemption Law requires that cottage food products have a water activity level of 0.85 or lower.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://extension.umn.edu/food-safety/cottage-food", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "University of Minnesota Extension", "evidence_quote": "The Minnesota cottage food law allows individual producers to make and sell certain non-potentially hazardous food and canned goods without a license. Testing water activity in cottage foods - The Cottage Food Exemption Law requires that cottage food products have a water activity level of 0.85 or lower.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Jam and Preserve Producer - Cottage Food", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Jam and Preserve Producer - Cottage Food", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Produce jams and jellies at home for sale under cottage food exemption", "startup_cost": "Not specified - ingredients and canning equipment", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "Not specified. Revenue up to $78,000/year gross cap in Minnesota.", "pay_unit": "annual gross sales", "where_to_find_work": "Home kitchen, farmers markets, direct to consumer", "adjacent_jobs": "Hot Sauce Producer, Cottage Food Producer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_11", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cottage Food Safety Trainer: job_overview", "summary": "Provide food safety training to cottage food producers. Tier 1 training available free through MDA or MN Farmers Market Association. Tier 2 training offered through University of Minnesota Extension. Monthly Cottage Foods Safety Hour virtual sessions available.", "body": "Provide food safety training to cottage food producers. Tier 1 training available free through MDA or MN Farmers Market Association. Tier 2 training offered through University of Minnesota Extension. Monthly Cottage Foods Safety Hour virtual sessions available.\n\nWhat University of Minnesota Extension actually says:\n\n“Cottage food producers with less than $7,665 in gross annual sales can complete free online training through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture or the Minnesota Farmers' Market Association. Cottage food producers with $7,665 to $78,000 in gross annual sales are required to complete a cottage food producer food safety training every three years.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://extension.umn.edu/food-safety/cottage-food", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "University of Minnesota Extension", "evidence_quote": "Cottage food producers with less than $7,665 in gross annual sales can complete free online training through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture or the Minnesota Farmers' Market Association. Cottage food producers with $7,665 to $78,000 in gross annual sales are required to complete a cottage food producer food safety training every three years.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Cottage Food Safety Trainer", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Cottage Food Safety Trainer", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Provide food safety training to cottage food producers", "startup_cost": "Not specified - training materials", "skill_level": "Medium", "typical_pay_range": "Tier 1 training is free. Tier 2 course through UMN Extension has $50 registration fee. Trainer compensation not specified.", "pay_unit": "per training session", "where_to_find_work": "Extension offices, virtual sessions, online training", "adjacent_jobs": "Cottage Food Producer, Food Safety Consultant" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_12", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Pet Treat Cottage Food Producer: job_overview", "summary": "Produce home-processed pet treats for dogs and cats only under Minnesota cottage food law. May be shipped via mail or commercial delivery to end consumer. Added as allowed cottage food in recent legislative changes.", "body": "Produce home-processed pet treats for dogs and cats only under Minnesota cottage food law. May be shipped via mail or commercial delivery to end consumer. Added as allowed cottage food in recent legislative changes.\n\nWhat Minnesota Department of Agriculture actually says:\n\n“Adding home processed pet treats for dogs and cats only as an allowed cottage food. Cottage pet treats may be shipped in the mail or by commercial delivery to the end consumer.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mda.state.mn.us/cottagefood", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Minnesota Department of Agriculture", "evidence_quote": "Adding home processed pet treats for dogs and cats only as an allowed cottage food. Cottage pet treats may be shipped in the mail or by commercial delivery to the end consumer.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Pet Treat Cottage Food Producer", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Pet Treat Cottage Food Producer", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Produce home-processed pet treats for dogs and cats only", "startup_cost": "Not specified - ingredients and packaging", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "Not specified. Same $78,000 annual gross sales cap applies.", "pay_unit": "annual gross sales", "where_to_find_work": "Home kitchen, farmers markets, direct to consumer, shipping", "adjacent_jobs": "Cottage Food Producer Tier 1 or 2" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1637_job_discovery_making_food_products_angle_boards_1637_13", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Cottage Food Business Registrant: job_overview", "summary": "Register annually with state agriculture department as a cottage food producer. Must renew registration each year. Receive unique registration number for labeling. Process takes approximately 3-4 weeks. Check local zoning for home business restrictions.", "body": "Register annually with state agriculture department as a cottage food producer. Must renew registration each year. Receive unique registration number for labeling. Process takes approximately 3-4 weeks. Check local zoning for home business restrictions.\n\nWhat Minnesota Department of Agriculture actually says:\n\n“All cottage food producers must register annually with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) before they can sell their foods. Registrations expire annually and must be renewed to continue your cottage food business.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mda.state.mn.us/cottagefood", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Minnesota Department of Agriculture", "evidence_quote": "All cottage food producers must register annually with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) before they can sell their foods. Registrations expire annually and must be renewed to continue your cottage food business.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1637-job-discovery-making-food-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Cottage Food Business Registrant", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Cottage Food Business Registrant", "category": "cottage_food", "what_it_is": "Register annually with state agriculture department as a cottage food producer", "startup_cost": "Tier 1: free registration. Tier 2: $50 registration fee", "skill_level": "Low", "typical_pay_range": "No direct pay - registration enables revenue up to $78,000/year gross cap", "pay_unit": "annual registration", "where_to_find_work": "MDA online portal, renewal forms", "adjacent_jobs": "Cottage Food Producer Tier 1 or 2" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }