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New Honey Law

For those who are planning on selling honey and honey-related products at your local Farmer’s Market. With the new Honey Law that took place several years ago, beekeepers can now sell their own honey to anyone without the requirement of a commercial kitchen for bottling. Here is a link to those statues:
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Keep in mind, if you add additional ingredients to the honey, like flavoring, then that is a different ballgame. Check with your local health department for details as these widely vary from county to county. Here is a link that explains the rules for labeling honey products: Guidance for Industry: Proper Labeling of Honey and Honey Products

 

No Sales Tax Required When Selling at Farmer’s Markets

Recently, Missouri passed legislation that allows folks selling products at Farmer’s Markets to be exempt from charging sales tax. Of course, there are some stipulations, but here is a link to get that information:
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Bee Kills Must Be Reported

Quick Guide to Reporting a Pesticide-Related Bee Kill Incident

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THE HONEY BEE HEALTH COALITION

“Tools for Varroa Management-A Guide to Effective Varroa Sampling & Control”

Drafted under the direction of University of Delaware Professor Dewey M. Caron — First Edition 2015

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