Name: Preserving MI Harvest- Planning for Preservation
Start: 2025-2-6EST12:00AM
End: 2025-2-6EST12:00AM

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!

Feb 6

Preserving MI Harvest- Planning for Preservation

February 6, 2025 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.
Feb 10

Serving up Food Safety - Safely Using Electric Pressure Cookers

February 10, 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.
Feb 10

Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! - Feb 10, 2025

February 10, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM 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.
Feb 11

8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - February 11, 2025

February 11, 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.
Feb 11

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - February 11, 2025

February 11, 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.
Feb 12

8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Washtenaw 12Feb2025

February 12, 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.
Feb 13

Preserving MI Harvest- Beans, Beans and More Beans

February 13, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

Beans, beans, and more beans. This program will teach how to home can dry beans from start to finish, using a pressure canner. Also, learn about preparing the finished product.
Feb 13

Michigan Cottage Food Law

February 13, 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.
Feb 17

8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Presque Isle County February 17, 2025

February 17, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Presque Isle District Library, 181 E. Erie St., Rogers City, MI 49779

Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
Feb 17

Serving up Food Safety - Guide to Dehydrating

February 17, 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.
Feb 17

Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Feb 17

February 17, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
Feb 18

Moving Beyond Cottage Food Feb. 18, 2025

February 18, 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.
Feb 19

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - February 19, 2025

February 19, 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.
Feb 20

Preserving MI Harvest- Freezing the Sale

February 20, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

Freezing is a great method to help you save money. Learn best practices for purchasing foods on sale and freezing for later use.
Feb 24

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom

Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.
Feb 24

Serving up Food Safety - What's new in Food Safety

February 24, 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.
Feb 24

Preserving MI Harvest-Michigan Cottage Food Law

February 24, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom

Join this session to learn about the Michigan Cottage Food Law, food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
Feb 25

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - February 18, 2025

February 25, 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.
Feb 25

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - February 25, 2025

February 25, 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.
Feb 25

Preserving MI Harvest - Canning: Back to Basics

February 25, 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

Whether a beginner to home canning or looking for a refresher on best practices, this class is for you. Join us to learn how to properly use your water bath and pressure canner.