Yes, a non-Minnesota resident can apply for a Minnesota Cottage Food Producer registration. They can make the food in their non-Minnesota home, but the food still needs to be provided in person to the customer in Minnesota (meet up location in Minnesota, or at a Minnesota farmers' market or community event).
NOTE: Cottage foods can cross state lines, with the exception of acidified jarred or canned foods (e.g., pickles, tomato sauce). Those foods must be both made and sold in Minnesota.
The authority for the rule comes from the Minnesota Groundwater Protection Act, Minnesota Statute 103H. The MDA has the authority to issue administrative, civil, and criminal penalties against those who violate the rule under Minnesota Statute 18D.
The General Aerial endorsement is available for those that currently hold a Private Applicator Certification. To add the General Aerial endorsement, complete the Duplicate Applicator License/Certification form and submit to MDA with the $5.00 processing fee. Once MDA processes the form you will be eligible to schedule your exam with one of our testing partners.
The General Aerial endorsement is available for those that currently hold a Private Applicator Certification. To add the General Aerial endorsement, complete the Duplicate Applicator License/Certification form and submit to MDA with the $5.00 processing fee. Once MDA processes the form you will be eligible to schedule your exam with one of our testing partners.
No, this is a closed book proctored exam. You will need to schedule the exam with one of the MDA testing partners. A passing score is 70% or higher.
