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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Jun 8
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - Jun 8 2026
June 8, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM 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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Jun 8
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! June 8
June 8, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM Virtual on zoom
Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.
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Jun 8
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - Jun 8 2026
June 8, 2026 3:00PM – 4:30PM 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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Jun 9
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - June 9, 2026
June 9, 2026 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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Jun 9
Guidance for Food Handlers and the Management of Halal Food June 9 2026
June 9, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online Zoom Webinar
Participants will gain knowledge and confidence in handling halal food safely for consumers while integrating key food safety practices.
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Jun 10
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - Berrien County 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Jun 11
Preserving MI Harvest-Top It Off with Preserved Condiments and Dressings
June 11, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
There's nothing better than homemade condiments to top off your favorite burger or sandwich. Discover some tasty preservation recipes for relishes, mustard, ketchup and more. Also, learn to make flavorful homemade dressings to spice up your salad.
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Jun 16
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class June 16
June 16, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Jun 17
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - June 17th, 2026
June 17, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. Conf rm A. 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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Jun 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law
June 18, 2026 – December 7, 2026 Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Jun 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law - June 18th, 10 a.m.
June 18, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Jun 23
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia June 23rd 2026
June 23, 2026 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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Jun 23
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - June 23, 2026
June 23, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Jun 25
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - June 25, 2026
June 25, 2026 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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Jun 29
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - June 29, 2026
June 29, 2026 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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Jun 30
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Tuesday, June 30 2026
June 30, 2026 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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Jul 1
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Muskegon Community College Stevenson Center for Higher Education, Room 3306. 221 Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Jul 1
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office Calhoun County - 315 W Green Street Marshall, MI 49068
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Jul 8
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - Berrien County 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Jul 14
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.