OSU campus workshops help home food producers navigate Oklahoma’s Homemade Food Freedom Act

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Media Contact: Stephanie Greenlee | Communications and Media Manager | 405-744-0442 | stephanie.greenlee@okstate.edu

The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, located on the Oklahoma State University campus, is offering a series of workshops this spring to support home-based and small-scale food producers, entrepreneurs and industry professionals across Oklahoma. 

Among this quarter’s offerings is the Homemade Food Freedom Act Workshop, which addresses one of the most common questions FAPC receives from new and aspiring food entrepreneurs — how to legally produce and sell certain food products from home under Oklahoma law. The workshop provides an overview of allowable foods, labeling requirements and common compliance considerations for producers at the early stages of business development. 

“Many people are interested in selling homemade food products but are unsure what the law allows or how to take the first steps,” said Erin Johnson, senior business and marketing specialist and manager of client services at FAPC. “This workshop helps clarify the requirements while also connecting producers to additional resources available as their businesses grow.” 

The Homemade Food Freedom Act Workshop will be offered Feb. 25 at the FAPC in Stillwater, with an additional session March 25 at Northeast Tech’s Workforce Training Hub in Pryor. A third session is scheduled for May 14 in Stillwater. The workshop is $35 and preregistration is required.

In addition to the Homemade Food Freedom Act workshop, FAPC will offer other educational programs during the first quarter that address broader food business and industry needs. These include:

• The Basic Training entrepreneurial workshop, Feb. 19, which introduces participants to food business fundamentals.
• The 2026 Research Symposium, March 24, which will showcase research and innovation impacting Oklahoma’s food and agricultural sectors. 

Additional information on Oklahoma’s Homemade Food Freedom Act and related food business topics is available through FAPC’s educational resources, including its Food Files podcast. 

Through research, education and technical assistance, FAPC supports food and agricultural businesses across the state and contributes to Oklahoma State University’s land-grant mission of serving Oklahoma communities and industries. 

To learn more about FAPC workshops, services and resources, visit food.okstate.edu.