Homebased Microprocessing Workshop - Feb. 16th
Homebased Microprocessing Workshop - Feb. 16th
In-PersonHomebased microprocessors are allowed to make higher risk products such as canned tomatoes, pickled fruits and vegetables, salsa, barbecue sauce, pepper or herb jellies, vinegars, low or no sugar jams and jellies, and pressure canned vegetables. Next, recipes for all products to be sold under the program must be submitted to the University of Kentucky for approval, at a fee of $5.00 per recipe. Proof of workshop completion, approved recipes, draft labels for all products, and verification of an approved water source are then attached to the application for HBM certification and sent to the Department for Public Health Food Safety Branch. There is a $50.00 fee for this certification each year. Homebased microprocessed products can only be sold from three locations within Kentucky: the processor’s farm, a Kentucky Registered farmer’s market, or a certified roadside stand.
Last Revised: Jan 12th, 2024
Event Description
Homebased Microprocessing Workshop
Join our workshop! Homebased microprocessors are farmers who grow and harvest produce to use in their value-added products. Homebased microprocessors are required to grow a predominant ingredient in the products they make. The first step to becoming certified as a homebased microprocessor is to attend a "Homebased Microprocessor (HBM) workshop presented by the University of Kentucky.
Friday, February 16th, 2024
9:30am - 2:30pm
at the Fleming County Extension Office
1384 Elizaville Rd, Flemingsburg KY 41041
For more information and to register, you must go to ukfcs/net/HBM or call 606-845-4641 now. The cost of the workshop is $50, either exact change or check are accepted. Lunch is included.