Selling eggs, what do I need to do?

[Sulteric]

I live in Massachusetts and I want to sell my eggs. I've looked and looked but can't find any information. I'm told I need to be certified by the USDA. Does anyone have a specific link to an application I fill out to get this process started?

Thanks!

 

[A.T. Hagan]

How many eggs a week are we talking about?

.....Alan.

 

[Sulteric]

Probably three dozen max per week.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

Keep them clean, fresh, and in clean cartons (used are OK) and you'll be OK. This presumes face-to-face sales. It's when you get into quantity, want to sell at farmers markets, or through a retailer that you need to look at your local regulations.

.....Alan.

 

[Sulteric]

Okay, thanks! I finally found a link to the MA info. It's here: http://www.mass.gov/agr/animalhealth/poultry/index.htm