Does Maryland license on-farm food processing?
Yes, DHMH issues an On-Farm Home Processing License. In addition to producing non-potentially hazardous baked goods, jams and jellies, fruit pies, honey and herb mixtures, dried fruit and vegetables, farmer operators may process acidified foods. However, to process acidified foods on-farm, FDA training is required (Better Process School), and/or a process authority or person who is trained and certified by FDA, must authorize the recipe and process. Non-potentially hazardous baked goods include baked cakes, muffins, or cookies with a water activity of .85 or less, and fruit pies with an equilibrated pH of 4.6 or less. Food produced under an On-Farm Home Processing License may be sold at any venue in the state. • Does Maryland license on-farm processing of honey and maple syrup? Maple syrup is licensed seasonally by DHMH. Honey is a raw agricultural product and no license is required unless it is prepared with added ingredients. Resources Maryland Regulatory Environment Interactive Char
