Author: Tracy Cowles
Major Program: Home-Based Microprocessor Program
Kentucky’s Homebased Microprocessing Program (HBM) is a unique collaboration with the UK Cooperative Extension Service, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department for Public Health - Food Safety Branch. The program enables Kentucky farmers to increase farm profits by allowing the production of certain acidified and low acid canned foods in their home kitchens. Participants must grow an ingredient in the products they can and the products must be processed using a boiling
Author: Annhall Norris
The local food movement continues to grow nationwide and Kentucky is no exception. There has been an increase in farmers markets as well as an increase in vendors over the last year. This is largely due to the Homebased Microprocessing Program – a collaborative effort with the UK Cooperative Extension Service, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Department for Public Health Food Safety Branch. The program allows Kentucky farmers to add value to their homegrown fruits and vegetab
Author: Janey Cline
Processing for ProfitHomebased microprocessors are farmers who grow and harvest produce to use in their value-added products. Homebased microprocessors are required to grow a predominant ingredient in the products they make. Homebased microprocessors are allowed to make higher risk products such as canned tomatoes, pickled fruits and vegetables, salsa, barbecue sauce, pepper or herb jellies, vinegars, low or no sugar jams and jellies, and pressure canned vegetables. To aide farmers i
