I can't give you any advise about permits, because every state is different. However, re: kitchens. Many churchs have approve and licensed kitchens and since many congregations are needy, they are usually happy to rent their facilities to small business people you can check with your local Farm Bureau about some of the other questions you have re growing, harvesting, etc. -- Andie Paysinger & the PENDRAGON Basenjis,Teafer,Cheesy,Singer & Player asenji@earthlink.net So. Calif. USA "In the face of adversity, be patient, in the face of a basenji, be prudent, be canny, be on your guard!" http://home.earthlink.net/~asenji/