National Home-Based Food Business Conference Highlights

(Updated: Feb. 22, 2022, 7:17 a.m.)

In the first-ever National Cottage Food Conference held last year, stakeholders gained a lot of insight into the types of food products being produced in Home Kitchens and the motivation and demographics of the entrepreneurs. The infographics below were created by Rachael Miller, a graduate student with the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

University of Wisconsin-Stout Cottage Food Operator Assessment
National Cottage Food Operators demographics
National Cottage Food Operators business goals
National Cottage Food Operators challenges
National Cottage Food Operators product type and profit margin
National Cottage Food Operators business structure and tax model