Nicole Arnold, Food Safety Field Specialist, and team (Katie Stolte-Carroll, previous Ohio Dept of Ag inspector; Emily Marrison, Assistant Professor) will host the sessions to engage with new and experienced home-based food producers. Each Q&A will briefly introduce various topics and allow plenty of time for discussion and specific questions.
This activity is taking place on behalf of a USDA NIFA Food Safety Outreach Training grant supporting the safety and regulatory components of cottage foods and home bakery products (i.e., foods that can be produced in home kitchens and sold to the public).
Register here: go.osu.edu/virtualQA24
Each virtual Q&A session will begin with a 5–10-minute presentation.
You do not need to come prepared with questions. Feel free to drop in to listen!
*Please note that these virtual Q&As solely pertain to foods approved to be made at home (in Ohio) with the intention to sell them (e.g., cottage foods and home bakery products).
The virtual Q&A sessions are taking place once a month on Thursdays from 12 pm – 1 pm:
July 25 – What foods can be home-produced?
Aug. 29 – Who is a home baker or cottage food producer?
Sept. 26 – Where can I sell my products?
Oct. 31 – When should I reach out for help?
Nov. 14 – Holiday food production