University of Kentucky College of Agriculture

Homebased Processing and Microprocessing

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services are partnering to support farm friendly legislation. House Bill 391 and Farmers Market Legislation allows Kentucky farmers who grow and harvest produce to process value-added products and sell them from designated farmers markets, certified roadside stands and the processor’s farm. There are two processing categories in HB 391, Homebased Processors and Homebased Microprocessors.

Homebased Processors may sell jams, jellies, breads, fruit pies, cakes and cookies after they register with the Cabinet for Health Services. There is no fee and application forms are available from Donna M. Stucker, Food Safety Branch, DonnaM.Stucker@ky.gov.

Homebased Microprocessors may sell acid, acidified and low acid foods. Prior to sending the Homebased Microprocessor (HBM) application form and $50.00 application fee to the Cabinet for Health Services, farmers must attend an HBM workshop and have their recipes approved. HBM workshops are $50.00. Farmers must attend the entire HBM workshop and pass both exams to complete the workshop as established by HB 391 regulations. Recipes must also be approved by a designated representative of the University of Kentucky, at a fee of $5.00 for each recipe. Once Homebased Microprocessor certification is received, it is up to the processor to follow recommended, safe canning procedures before the sale of their value-added products.  Questions should be directed to Dr. Sandra Bastin at 859-257-1812 or email sbastin@uky.edu.

Step-By-Step Towards HBM Certification (PDF)
HBM Brochure (PDF)
Labeling Requirements PDF)
HBM Recipe Form (PDF) | Submit HBM Recipe Form online
Homebased Microprocessor Application (PDF)
Homebased Processor Application (PDF)
Farmers Market Regulations HB 391 (PDF)
Food Manufacturing Inspector Areas (PDF)

HBM workshops for 2012 are listed below. Farmers may register online, by email at debbie.clouthier@uky.edu, or by calling 859-257-1812.

Please send $50 workshop registration fee to:
Dr. Sandra Bastin
206 Funkhouser Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0054
Make checks payable to the University of Kentucky

February 21, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 CT
$50 registration fee

Henderson County Extension Office, Henderson KY

March 3, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 CT
$50 registration fee

Hart County Extension Office, Munfordville KY

March 6, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 CT
$50 registration fee

Christian County Extension Office, Hopkinsville KY

March 6, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 CT
$50 registration fee

Hopkins County Extension Office, Madisonville KY

March 7, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 ET
$50 registration fee

Johnson County Extension Office, Paintsville KY

March 27, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 ET
$50 registration fee

Carroll County Extension Office, Carrollton KY

March 27, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
8:30 to 2:30 CT
$50 registration fee

Ohio County Extension Office, Hartford KY

March 29, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 ET
$50 registration fee

Henry County Extension Office, New Castle KY

April 11, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Face-to-Face Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 ET
$50 registration fee

ES Good Barn, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY

April 16, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 ET
$50 registration fee

Clay County Extension Office, Manchester KY

April 16, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 ET
$50 registration fee

Rowan County Extension Office, Morehead KY

May 29, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 ET
$50 registration fee

Lincoln County Extension Office, Stanford KY

May 29, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
8:30 to 2:30 CT
$50 registration fee

Lyon County Extension Office, Eddyville KY

July 27, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 ET
$50 registration fee

Mercer County Extension Office, Harrodsburg KY

July 27, 2012
Homebased Microprocessor Videotaped Workshop
9:30 to 3:30 ET
$50 registration fee

Pike County Extension Office, Pikeville KY

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