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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May 5
Serving up Food Safety - Beware of Springtime Storms
May 5, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30PM 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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May 5
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class May 5
May 5, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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May 6
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Muskegon Community College Stevenson Center for Higher Education, Room 3323. 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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May 6
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 6, 2025 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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May 8
Preserving MI Harvest- Preserving for Outdoor Adventures
May 8, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Whether you travel, camp, or hike, we have some great tips to keep your food safe. Learn how to dehydrate foods for snacks and meals and get some good recipe ideas!
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May 12
Serving up Food Safety - Shopping at the Farmers' Market
May 12, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30PM 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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May 12
Moving Beyond Cottage Food May 12, 2025
May 12, 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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May 13
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025 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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May 14
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Washtenaw 14May2025
May 14, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Washtenaw County Western Washtenaw County Service Center 705 N. Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48107
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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May 14
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - May 14, 2025
May 14, 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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May 15
Preserving MI Harvest- Preservation Old and New, What Not to Do
May 15, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Antiquated preservation methods and modern preservation myths can lead to foodborne illness. Join us for the most current methods and safe recipes.
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May 19
Serving up Food Safety - What's new in Food Safety
May 19, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30PM 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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May 19
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 19, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM 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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May 20
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025 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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May 20
Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job!
May 20, 2025 6:00PM – 8:30PM Zoom Webinar
Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job! is a training for staff and volunteers at food pantries, food banks, and other charitable food distribution sites. Attendees will learn how to handle food safely to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
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May 21
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! - May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM 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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May 27
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Lenawee 27May2025
May 27, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Lenawee County 1040 S. Winter St. Adrian, MI 49221
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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May 27
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - May 27, 2025
May 27, 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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May 29
Preserving MI Harvest- Strawberries-More Than Just Jam
May 29, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
It's strawberry season. Explore how to can, freeze and make jam with this popular fruit. Preserve your strawberries now to enjoy all year long.
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Jun 2
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - June 2, 2025
June 2, 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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