The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Food Safety and Quality team now offers an online and in-person course for the Alabama Cottage Food Law. This course is for those who want to produce and sell certain nonhazardous food items from their home. Both course options have a $25 enrollment fee. Once completed, participants receive a certification that is good for 3 years. For more information about the Alabama Cottage Food Law course, contact the food safety and quality agent in your area.

Online Course

This self-paced online course is a flexible option for obtaining your Alabama Cottage Food Law certification. The course includes the same information as the in-person option. Note: After registering for the online course, you may not be able to access it immediately. It may take up to a few hours for the system to process your registration and send you an email to access the course.

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Spanish Course Coming Soon

A new training option coming soon for the Cottage Food Law certification is a Spanish video series. These videos will be professionally translated, and the instruction will be led by a native Spanish speaker. More details on this course option will posted on this page soon.

In-Person Course

Find a list of currently scheduled in-person events below. Click on the training location you wish to attend to determine if that class and exam lasts 2 or 3 hours. Registration links for classes are posted 4 to 6 weeks prior to the class date. Check back as those dates draw closer.