Egg cartons may be reused for selling eggs. The cartons must be clean and maintained in a sanitary manner. You must apply the required labeling information to the cartons and cover or cross out any claims or label information not pertaining to the eggs in the carton.
Egg cartons may be reused for selling eggs. The cartons must be clean and maintained in a sanitary manner. You must apply the required labeling information to the cartons and cover or cross out any claims or label information not pertaining to the eggs in the carton.
You may sell eggs from any domesticated fowl, including chicken, turkey, duck, goose, and other species.
You may sell eggs from any domesticated fowl, including chicken, turkey, duck, goose, and other species.
Producers selling a product of their own farm or garden are generally excluded from licensing. If you plan to sell eggs to food facilities or to consumers away from the premises of your farm, you are encouraged to register with the MDA. You must also meet certain requirements described in Minnesota statutes concerning poultry and eggs and Minnesota poultry and eggs rules. Basic compliance with these requirements includes the following:
- Cleaning: The eggs must be cleaned by approved methods.
- Candling and Grading: All eggs must be candled and graded.
- Refrigeration: Eggs must be refrigerated at 45 degrees F or less after grading and be maintained at that temperature during storage.
- Packaging: Containers (cartons, flats, and cases) of eggs must be labeled with the following mandatory information:
- Grade and size of the eggs
- Your name, address, and zip code
- The statement: "Perishable. Keep Refrigerated."
- A pack date in Julian calendar (day of the year)
- A freshness date not to exceed 30 days from the date of pack. The freshness date must also have an explanation such as "exp...," "Best if used by...," or a similar statement.
- The safe handling instructions: "To prevent illness from bacteria: Keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly."
The requirements for selling your eggs at a farmers' market are the same as they would be if you were selling eggs to a food facility such as a restaurant or grocery store. Refer to the answer for the above question.
Egg sales made directly to the consumer from the farm are permitted. If you are selling eggs from your own flock, you are excluded from licensing and are exempt from inspection as long as you have fewer than 3,000 layers. If customers are picking up the eggs at a location other than your farm (i.e., the sale is occurring away from the farm premises), you must meet the requirements described in the answer to the first question above.
Eggs must be clean and free of debris prior to sale. Dry cleaning with an abrasive material such as sandpaper is generally recommended. Wet cleaning using rags, sponges, or other devices to scrub or wipe by hand is prohibited. Any washing equipment used must meet Minnesota rules for cleaning eggs.
Egg cartons may be reused for selling eggs. The cartons must be clean and maintained in a sanitary manner. You must apply the required labeling information to the cartons and cover or cross out any claims or label information not pertaining to the eggs in the carton.
You may sell eggs from any domesticated fowl, including chicken, turkey, duck, goose, and other species.
Members attending: Jeff Kosek, Bob Lindemann, Pat Ewing, Grant Anderson, Mark Jossund, Steve Commerford, Ryan Kelbrants, Bryce Nelson, Kevin Kruise, Scott Barnes, Emma Burt, Jeff Pagel, David Kee, Bev Durgan, Macei Kazula, Lee Helgen, Patrick Murry
Guests: Dan Kaiser, Fabian Fernandez, Vasu Sharma, Melissa Wilson, Anna Cates, Bruce Montgomery
MDA staff: Russ Derickson, Margaret Wagner
Grant Anderson opened the meeting with introduction (in-person & on-line) at 9:05 am.
New project proposals: (PI & temp ID)
- Melissa Wilson - T
- Dan Kaiser - N
- Vasu Sharma - Q
- Fabian Fernandez – R
- Ann Cates – X
- Yuxin Miao – S
Project voting
- Motion by MJ, second by RK to fund Project L for 1 year at $17283 – motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BL to fund project A for 1 year at $30,000 – motion passed
- Motion by BN, second by MJ to fund project E for 1year at $180,000 – motion passed
- Motion by BN, second by BL to fund Projects H, C, B, D, & K for 1 year (totals $247,000) – motion passed
- Motion by BL, second by MJ to fund project G for 1 year at $74944 – motion passed
- Motion by BL, second by MJ to fund projects J, P & Y for 1 year - motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BL to fund projects M, O, F, I, & AA for 1 year – motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BL to fund project X at $0 - motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BL, to fund project R at $0 – motion passed. Council requests Research Coordinator provide comments to PI
- Motion by KK, second by BN to fund project N for 1 year at $53688 – motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BN to fund project T for 1 year at $50,000 and authorizes Exec committee to add an additional $36306 in MN Corn Growers fails to also fund this project. – motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BN to fund project S & Q at $0 - motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BL to give AFREC Exec committee authorization to approve changes to projects (dollars and objectives) as needed.
Margaret Wagner provided an update on the reauthorization of AFREC
Lee Helgen has been meeting legislators, Has Jan 26th meetings with Putnum and Vang
Patrick Murray had talked to committee chairs to seek their comments as to who should carry the bill. There is some concern on the part of Rep. Hanson and also SEMN issues
Bruce Montgomery
- reviewed fertilizer research funding across neighboring states
- provide potential dates for the summer AFREC meeting
- Grants management require criminal background check for project over $50,000
Motion to adjourn by MJ, second BL – motion passed
Members attending: Jeff Kosek, Bob Lindemann, Pat Ewing, Grant Anderson, Mark Jossund, Steve Commerford, Ryan Kelbrants, Bryce Nelson, Kevin Kruise, Scott Barnes, Emma Burt, Jeff Pagel, David Kee, Bev Durgan, Macei Kazula, Lee Helgen, Patrick Murry
Guests: Dan Kaiser, Fabian Fernandez, Vasu Sharma, Melissa Wilson, Anna Cates, Bruce Montgomery
MDA staff: Russ Derickson, Margaret Wagner
Grant Anderson opened the meeting with introduction (in-person & on-line) at 9:05 am.
New project proposals: (PI & temp ID)
- Melissa Wilson - T
- Dan Kaiser - N
- Vasu Sharma - Q
- Fabian Fernandez – R
- Ann Cates – X
- Yuxin Miao – S
Project voting
- Motion by MJ, second by RK to fund Project L for 1 year at $17283 – motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BL to fund project A for 1 year at $30,000 – motion passed
- Motion by BN, second by MJ to fund project E for 1year at $180,000 – motion passed
- Motion by BN, second by BL to fund Projects H, C, B, D, & K for 1 year (totals $247,000) – motion passed
- Motion by BL, second by MJ to fund project G for 1 year at $74944 – motion passed
- Motion by BL, second by MJ to fund projects J, P & Y for 1 year - motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BL to fund projects M, O, F, I, & AA for 1 year – motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BL to fund project X at $0 - motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BL, to fund project R at $0 – motion passed. Council requests Research Coordinator provide comments to PI
- Motion by KK, second by BN to fund project N for 1 year at $53688 – motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BN to fund project T for 1 year at $50,000 and authorizes Exec committee to add an additional $36306 in MN Corn Growers fails to also fund this project. – motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BN to fund project S & Q at $0 - motion passed
- Motion by MJ, second by BL to give AFREC Exec committee authorization to approve changes to projects (dollars and objectives) as needed.
Margaret Wagner provided an update on the reauthorization of AFREC
Lee Helgen has been meeting legislators, Has Jan 26th meetings with Putnum and Vang
Patrick Murray had talked to committee chairs to seek their comments as to who should carry the bill. There is some concern on the part of Rep. Hanson and also SEMN issues
Bruce Montgomery
- reviewed fertilizer research funding across neighboring states
- provide potential dates for the summer AFREC meeting
- Grants management require criminal background check for project over $50,000
Motion to adjourn by MJ, second BL – motion passed
