Guide · Selling from home
Can I sell honey from home in New York?
Informational only, not legal advice.
It's unclear from New York's official list. Confirm with the state agency before producing.
This answer comes from New York's official guidance on honey, summarized below, rather than from its food lists alone.
Honey is not on AGM's Home Processor lists. Honey from your own production is covered by a separate AGM exemption, not the Home Processor exemption.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Approved and Prohibited Foods) · Verified Oct 21, 2026
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing Qualification Flowchart (rev. July 2026) · Verified Oct 21, 2026
Selling honey in New York: permit, cost, and where to sell
Do I need a permit to sell honey from home in New York?
New York requires a permit or registration to sell cottage food.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
The program is run by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM), Division of Food Safety and Inspection.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
How much does a New York cottage food license cost?
New York's cottage food permit or exemption is free.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Is there a limit on how much I can sell in New York?
New York sets no overall annual sales cap for cottage food.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Where can I sell honey in New York?
In person: Yes; farmers markets: Yes; online orders within New York: Yes; shipping to other states: No; delivery within New York: Yes; sales to stores or for resale: Yes.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Wholesale and retail sales within New York only — farms, farm stands, farmers' and green markets, craft fairs, flea markets, home delivery, and the internet. Wholesale to restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores is allowed. Products must be pre-packaged and labeled at home. No out-of-state sales or shipping.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Do I need training or a kitchen inspection in New York?
New York does not require food safety training.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
New York does not require a home kitchen inspection.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Labeling honey in New York
New York's cited labeling rules list 6 requirements. The full list is in the New York labeling guide.
Source: NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Labeling) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Other foods in New York
- Selling jams & jellies in New York · Yes, with limits
- Selling baked goods in New York · Yes, with limits
- Selling candy & confections in New York · Yes, with limits
- Selling pickles & fermented foods in New York · No
- Selling dried goods & mixes in New York · Yes, with limits
- Selling coffee & tea in New York · No