College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky

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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