Franklin County, News
 By  Alison James Published 
10:54 am Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Extension to offer Cottage Food Law class

The Cottage Food Law allows anyone to sell homemade food stuffs to the public – after taking a food safety training course. The Franklin County Extension Agency is offering such a course to those who would like to sell their homemade goodies.

The Cottage Food Law Safety Course will be offered Sept. 29 in two choices of sessions: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 5-6:30 p.m. The course, which costs $25, will be offered in the Franklin County Extension Room 1 in the Franklin County Courthouse basement. Checks or money orders only will be accepted.

Examples of homemade goodies people might be interested in selling under the Cottage Food Law include cakes, cookies, dried herbs, jams and jellies – all classified as “non-hazardous foods,” which are those protected under the Cottage Food Law. The class will be instructed by regional extension agent Susan Hill and will focus on basic food safety steps.

For more information or to pre-register, call 256-332-8880.

Also on Franklin County Times
Sorrell wants second term
Main, News
Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
MONTGOMERY — State Auditor Andrew Sorrell, a graduate of Muscle Shoals High School and the University of North Alabama, said his desire to continue se...
Winter’s first storm was a chilling reminder …
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Area utilities officials said local electrical infrastructure help up well overall during the area’s first winter blast, but they remin...
2 nominated for Bryant-Jordan Awards
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Russellville High School seniors Lakin Derrick and Bryson Cooper have been nominated for Bryant-Jordan Awards, a statewide program that...
Blaze destroys home, family of 4 displaced
News, Russellville
Kevin Taylor For the FCT 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – A family of four has been displaced after their home was destroyed by fire Sunday night on the 4400 block of County Road 36. At least 3...
Belgreen elementary celebrates 100th day
Belgreen Bulldogs, News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE Elementary students at Belgreen High School celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as 100 year olds. “The 100th day of school ...
RPD, FCSO compete in basketball game
News, Russellville
February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The fourth annual basketball game between the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Russellville Police Department took place Jan. 24 at...
Phil Campbell High School dismisses early due to water leak
News, Phil Campbell, Phil Campbell Bobcats
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
February 2, 2026
PHIL CAMPBELL – Student and faculty were sent home early Monday morning as a result of the high school facilities being without water. A post to the o...
Rural hospitals face challenges: New state tax credit could help
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 28, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Franklin County’s two hospitals face the same financial pressures confronting rural health care across Alabama even as they remain esse...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *