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Last verified January 2025
No permit required

South Dakota allows the sale of low-risk homemade foods without a state permit.

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Gross sales limit

Confirm with the SD Dept. of Agriculture.

What you can sell

  • Baked goods
  • Candy
  • Jams and jellies
  • Dried fruits and nuts
  • Granola and popcorn
  • Honey

What you can't sell

Meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and potentially hazardous foods.

Where you can sell

Direct to consumer at farmers markets, stands, and from home.

Labeling requirements

Producer name and address, ingredients, allergen statement, and 'Made in a home kitchen.'

Permits & registration

No permit required for low-risk cottage foods; confirm local rules.
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Printable permit guides

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In-depth guide

A step-by-step permit pathway, sales-channel breakdown, and labeling checklist for South Dakota.

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