warebythe wyoming food freedom law, in plain english
what you can sell from your home kitchen in wyoming, who you register with, where you can sell, and what the label has to say. checked against the state’s own pages on october 14, 2026.
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1at a glance2what you can sell3how to start4where you can sell5labels6what’s changed7good to know8questions9sourcesyes, you can sell homemade food from your kitchen in wyoming under the wyoming food freedom act. you don’t need a license, permit, inspection or training, and you can sell up to $250,000 and 250,000 items a year from home, at markets, online or anywhere you and the buyer agree, as long as the sale happens in wyoming. you have to tell each buyer the food isn’t licensed or inspected. most foods are allowed, even ones that need refrigeration, but meat like beef or pork isn’t.
wyoming cottage food rules at a glance
| the law | wyoming food freedom act (wyoming statutes §§ 11-49-101 through 11-49-104) |
|---|---|
| who runs it | wyoming department of agriculture |
| registration | no no state registration |
| kitchen inspection | no |
| training | no |
| yearly sales cap | $250,000 and 250,000 items a year |
| selling from your home | yes |
| selling at farmers markets and events | yesfarmers markets, or any place you and the buyer agree on |
| selling online orders | yesonly for delivery within wyoming |
| selling delivering it yourself | yesyou or a designated agent you name in writing, like a person, consignment market or food freedom store |
| selling shipping within the state | unclearthe law doesn’t mention mailing; it allows delivery by you or your designated agent |
| selling shipping to other states | nosales must happen in wyoming and can’t involve interstate commerce |
| selling to stores, cafes and restaurants | limitedshops and grocery stores can sell your shelf-stable foods, eggs and dairy; restaurants can’t serve or cook with homemade food |
what can you sell from home in wyoming?
you can sell
- breads, cookies and cakes
- candy and fudge
- jams and pickled vegetables
- granola, nut mixes and dry soup mixes
- coffee beans and popcorn
- perishable foods like cream pies or cheesecake, sold by you or your agent
- eggs and raw milk
- poultry you raised, up to 1,000 birds a year
you can’t sell
- beef, pork, lamb and goat meat, except through an animal share
- foods made with meat, like jerky
- wild game and wild-caught fish
- catfish
these are examples, not the full list. check the wyoming department of agriculture before you sell something new.
how do you start a cottage food business in wyoming?
- no state registration. wyoming doesn’t ask cottage food sellers to register with the state. check your city or county for local rules, like zoning or a business license.
- label everything the way the law asks (below).
- start selling in the ways wyoming allows, and keep track of your sales if there’s a cap.
where and how can you sell in wyoming?
| from your home | yes |
|---|---|
| at farmers markets and events | yesfarmers markets, or any place you and the buyer agree on |
| online orders | yesonly for delivery within wyoming |
| delivering it yourself | yesyou or a designated agent you name in writing, like a person, consignment market or food freedom store |
| shipping within the state | unclearthe law doesn’t mention mailing; it allows delivery by you or your designated agent |
| shipping to other states | nosales must happen in wyoming and can’t involve interstate commerce |
| to stores, cafes and restaurants | limitedshops and grocery stores can sell your shelf-stable foods, eggs and dairy; restaurants can’t serve or cook with homemade food |
on wareby, food is always pickup or delivery by the shop, never a courier and never shipped, which fits the rules in every state. how to sell food online from home.
what goes on a cottage food label in wyoming?
“this food was made in a home kitchen, is not regulated or inspected and may contain allergens”
the statement wyoming requires on your label
what’s changed in wyoming, and what’s coming?
| when | what |
|---|---|
| no date set | a 2025 change lets ranchers sell uninspected beef, pork, lamb and goat meat directly to wyoming consumers, but only after the governor certifies that federal law allows it (coming) |
| july 1, 2023 | you can name a designated agent, like a consignment market or food freedom store, to sell for you, including perishable foods. homemade food can’t be served or used as an ingredient in restaurants and other commercial food businesses |
| july 1, 2021 | eggs were added, and the law now says homemade food sales are allowed to the maximum extent federal law permits |
| july 1, 2020 | shops and grocery stores can sell your shelf-stable foods, the food no longer has to be eaten in a private home, and the $250,000 and 250,000-item yearly limit was added |
what else should you know in wyoming?
- you must tell every buyer the food isn’t certified, labeled, licensed, packaged, regulated or inspected. the law doesn’t say how, but if you don’t, you’re no longer covered by the act.
- the label statement is required when a shop or grocery store sells your shelf-stable food. the store has to keep it on a separate shelf from licensed food and post a sign that it hasn’t been inspected.
- only you or a designated agent you name in writing can sell perishable foods, and an agent can’t take ownership of your food.
- producers from other states can’t sell in wyoming under this law.
questions people ask
do i need a license to sell baked goods from home in wyoming?
no state registration is needed for cottage food in wyoming. check your city or county for local rules, like zoning or a business license.
can i sell cottage food online in wyoming?
yes. only for delivery within wyoming.
can i ship cottage food in wyoming?
the rules aren’t clear on shipping within wyoming: the law doesn’t mention mailing; it allows delivery by you or your designated agent. you can’t ship to other states. sales must happen in wyoming and can’t involve interstate commerce.
how much can i sell from home in wyoming?
up to $250,000 and 250,000 items a year.
can i sell to stores or coffee shops in wyoming?
with limits: shops and grocery stores can sell your shelf-stable foods, eggs and dairy; restaurants can’t serve or cook with homemade food.
what can’t i sell from home in wyoming?
the usual no’s: beef, pork, lamb and goat meat, except through an animal share, foods made with meat, like jerky, wild game and wild-caught fish, catfish. check with the wyoming department of agriculture before you sell something new.
sources
- wyoming department of agriculture: wyoming food freedom act (july 1, 2025)
- wyoming department of agriculture: wyoming food freedom act q&a (revised 09/10/24)
- wyoming department of agriculture: food safety
- wyoming department of agriculture: food freedom act copy (july 2023)
- wyoming legislature: title 11 statutes, chapter 49
- wyoming legislature: 2023 sf0102, enrolled act 51
- wyoming legislature: 2021 hb0118, enrolled act 28
- wyoming legislature: 2020 hb0084, enrolled act 43
- forrager: wyoming food freedom law
this is general information to help you get started, not legal advice. we checked it against wyoming’s own pages on october 14, 2026, and laws change, so confirm with the wyoming department of agriculture (and your city or county) before you sell. spot something out of date? email hello@shopwareby.com.
we sold cinnamon rolls from home as minnesota cottage food producers before we opened a licensed kitchen and built wareby. our story