Events
MSU Extension offers the Cottage Food Law class in either an online format or face-to-face. See the Online Cottage Food Law tab to find out more about the online class.
Face to face classes are delivered in a one- or two-hour format:
- The one-hour workshop covers the food safety aspect of preparing cottage foods for sale, including preparing, packaging, labeling, storing and transporting cottage foods.
- The two-hour workshop combines the business and food safety aspects of preparing and selling cottage foods safely and successfully. These workshops are taught by MSU Extension Food Safety Educators and MSU Product Center Innovation Counselors.
See the Events calendar below to find Cottage Food Law and other food safety related events available near you or online!
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Oct 21
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - Oct 21, 2025
October 21, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 121 E. Maple St. Mason, MI. 48854
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Oct 27
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - Oct. 27, 2025
October 27, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office Branch County 570 Marshall Road Coldwater, MI 49036
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Oct 27
Serving Up Food Safety - Hot Topics in Food Safety
October 27, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Oct 28
SERVSAFE® MANAGER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION EXAM- LENAWEE COUNTY - 28Oct2025
October 28, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MSU Extension Lenawee County, 1040 S. Winter St., Adrian, MI 49221
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Oct 28
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class October 28
October 28, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Oct 29
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia October 29th, 2025
October 29, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague Rd. Ionia, MI 48846
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Oct 29
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Three Rivers - Oct. 29, 2025
October 29, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Event Center 1116 N. Main, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Oct 29
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - October 29 2025
October 29, 2025 11:00AM – 12:30PM online zoom webinar
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.
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Oct 29
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - October 29 2025
October 29, 2025 1:00PM – 2:30PM online zoom webinar
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.
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Oct 30
Preserving MI Harvest- Preserving with Pumpkins
October 30, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Pumpkins are more than just decorations. Join us to explore the many ways to preserve pumpkin.
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Oct 30
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - October 30, 2025
October 30, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Kent County Extension Office 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503
MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Oct 30
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Thursday, October 30, 2025
October 30, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Kent County Extension Office 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503
MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Nov 3
Serving Up Food Safety - Fruit Butters
November 3, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Nov 3
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - November 3, 2025
November 3, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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Nov 4
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - Nov. 4, 2025
November 4, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - 57418 County Road 681 Hartford, MI 49057
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Nov 5
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Three Rivers - Nov. 5, 2025
November 5, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Event Center 1116 N. Main, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Nov 6
Preserving MI Harvest- Holiday Baking
November 6, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Take time to bake ahead and relax when it's time to celebrate. Tips and tricks for baking ahead and storing for best quality.
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Nov 6
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Iron County - November 6th, 2025
November 6, 2025 10:00AM – 6:00PM Iron County Courthouse, Commissioners Room, 2 South 6th Street Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for food service workers, providing food safety training, exams, and resources.
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Nov 10
Serving Up Food Safety - Holiday Baking Precautions and Planning
November 10, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Nov 10
Michigan Cottage Food Law - November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.