2023 expansion was significant. Among the most permissive in the Midwest.
Sources
Where to verify Missouri's rules
Statute / regulation
revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=196.298
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
health.mo.gov/safety/foodsafety/cottagefood.php
Forrager state guide
forrager.com/law/missouri/
Cooperative Extension
extension.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-products
Additional resource
forrager.com/law/missouri-individual-stands/
By Locality
Missouri Counties
22 counties tracked. Pick yours for the local zoning + health department links.
St. Louis County
Clayton
1000K
Jackson County
—
716K
St. Charles County
Saint Charles
406K
Greene County
Springfield
299K
St. Louis city
St. Louis
298K
Clay County
Liberty
253K
Jefferson County
Hillsboro
227K
Boone County
Columbia
184K
Jasper County
Carthage
123K
Cass County
Harrisonville
108K
Platte County
Platte City
107K
Franklin County
Union
105K
Christian County
Ozark
90K
Buchanan County
Saint Joseph
85K
Cape Girardeau County
Jackson
82K
Cole County
—
77K
St. Francois County
Farmington
67K
Lincoln County
Troy
60K
Newton County
Neosho
59K
Taney County
Forsyth
56K
Johnson County
Warrensburg
54K
Pulaski County
Waynesville
54K
Major cities
City zoning rules in Missouri
City zoning rules apply on top of the state cottage food law — home occupation, customer pickup, signage, and employees.
Kansas City
American Legal Publishing
Important
Cottage food laws are amended every year. This is a starting reference, not legal advice. Verify with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and your local health department before relying on this data.