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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Jan 21
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! Jan 21
January 21, 2026 12:00PM – 2:00PM 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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Jan 21
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
January 21, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
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Jan 22
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Jan 22
January 22, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Jan 26
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - January 26, 2026
January 26, 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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Jan 27
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Delta County - January 27th, 2026
January 27, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Delta County MSU Extension Office, 2840 College Ave, Escanaba, MI 49829
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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Jan 28
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -January 28, 2026
January 28, 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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Jan 29
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - January 26, 2026
January 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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Feb 3
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - Febuary 3, 2026
February 3, 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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Feb 3
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Feb 3
February 3, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Feb 5
Preserving MI Harvest- Planning for Preservation
February 5, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Plan for food preservation with us. Topics will include garden planning tips and seed selection as well as timing and management of your seedlings and an overview to prepare for preservation.
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Feb 5
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Thursday, February 5, 2026
February 5, 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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Feb 9
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
February 9, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
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Feb 9
Guidance for Food Handlers and the Management of Halal Food FEB 9 2026
February 9, 2026 3:00PM – 4:00PM 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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Feb 10
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Jackson 10FEB2026
February 10, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Jackson County 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson 49202
MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Feb 11
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - Febuary 11, 2026
February 11, 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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Feb 11
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - Feb 11 2026
February 11, 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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Feb 11
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - Feb 11 2026
February 11, 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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Feb 12
Preserving MI Harvest- Beyond the Bean: Tips, Tricks, and Tasty Recipes
February 12, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Love beans? Learn how to safely home-can dry beans from start to finish using a pressure canner! Plus, get tips on preparing your canned beans for delicious meals.
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Feb 12
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Iron County - February 12th, 2026
February 12, 2026 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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Feb 17
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! Feb 17
February 17, 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.