Can I sell baked goods from home in Wyoming?

Yes. Wyoming allows home bakers to sell approved homemade goods directly to consumers under its cottage food rules. Wyoming's Food Freedom Act allows up to $250,000 per year in sales with no permit required, and even allows wholesale of non-perishable goods.

What foods can I sell under cottage food laws in Wyoming?

Typically allowed items include Cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes, pies, and pastries — including those with cream, custard, or other perishable fillings, Breads and other baked goods, Candy, fudge, and confections, Jams, jellies, and preserves, Under the Food Freedom Act, most other homemade foods sold directly to an "informed end consumer" — including many perishable items, and similar non-perishable homemade goods. Foods that require refrigeration, such as cream pies and cheesecakes, are generally not allowed. Always confirm the current list with Wyoming Department of Agriculture.

How much can a home bakery make in Wyoming?

Wyoming's cottage food annual sales limit is: $250,000 per year.

Cottage Food Laws in Wyoming: What Home Bakers Need to Know

Overview

Wyoming's Food Freedom Act allows up to $250,000 per year in sales with no permit required, and even allows wholesale of non-perishable goods.

Last verified: July 30, 2026 Official source: Wyoming Department of Agriculture ↗

What Foods Can I Sell?

Allowed

Cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes, pies, and pastries — including those with cream, custard, or other perishable fillings
Breads and other baked goods
Candy, fudge, and confections
Jams, jellies, and preserves
Under the Food Freedom Act, most other homemade foods sold directly to an "informed end consumer" — including many perishable items

Not Allowed

Foods that require refrigeration to be safe (cream pies, cheesecakes, custards)
Meat, poultry, or seafood products
Most dairy products, including soft cheeses
Canned low-acid vegetables
Alcohol-infused products
Any food that needs time/temperature control for safety (TCS foods)

Wyoming's Food Freedom Act is one of the broadest in the country and covers most homemade foods sold directly to consumers, well beyond typical cottage food categories — check the official source for current details.

Where Can I Sell?

✓ Direct to Consumers

✓ Farmers Markets

✓ Online Orders

✓ Pickup

✓ Delivery

✓ Events

Revenue Limits

Annual Sales Limit

$250,000 per year

Permits and Licensing

Required Permits

No permit required under the Food Freedom Act.

Food Handler Requirements

Not required under the Food Freedom Act.

Business License

A local business license may be required.

Kitchen Inspection

Not required under the Food Freedom Act.

Labeling Requirements

Product name
Ingredient list, in descending order by weight
Business name and address
Net weight
Direct-to-consumer sales: no formal label is required by the Food Freedom Act, but you must clearly tell the buyer the food is homemade and not government-inspected or licensed. Retail outlet sales require: "This food was made in a home kitchen, is not regulated or inspected and may contain allergens."

Not legal advice — label wording and requirements can change. Do your own research with Wyoming Department of Agriculture before printing labels.

Starting Your Bakery Checklist

Review Wyoming's cottage food requirements
Choose products to sell
Create compliant labels
Set pricing
Create your bakery website
Start accepting orders

Cottage Food Laws in Wyoming