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 2
Preserving MI Harvest- Oh Deer, Preserving Venison
October 2, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Preserving venison must be done using a pressure canner. Learn how to safely can, freeze and dehydrate venison and where to find research-based recipes.
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Oct 6
Serving Up Food Safety - Pie Filling
October 6, 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 7
Michigan Cottage Food Law - October 7, 2025
October 7, 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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Oct 8
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - Oct. 8, 2025
October 8, 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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Oct 8
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! - October 8, 2025
October 8, 2025 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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Oct 9
Preserving MI Harvest- Preserve it Dry: Guide to Dehydrating
October 9, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Learn how to use a variety of food dehydrators to safely dry produce and fruit leathers.
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Oct 13
Serving Up Food Safety - Safely Enjoy Homemade Jerky this Fall
October 13, 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 13
Guidance for Food Handlers and the Management of Halal Food oct 2025
October 13, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM 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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Oct 14
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Allegan County - October 14, 2025
October 14, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Allegan County Health Department 3255 122nd Ave, Ste 200, Allegan MI 49010
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Oct 14
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - Oct. 14, 2025
October 14, 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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Oct 15
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - Oct. 15, 2025
October 15, 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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Oct 16
Preserving MI Harvest- Preserving Apples
October 16, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
It's apple season in Michigan, what can you do with an abundance of apples? Let's explore ways to freeze, can, and dry those apples.
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Oct 16
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Iron County - October 16th, 2025
October 16, 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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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 21
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Part 2, Version 2.0 Course
October 21, 2025 – October 22, 2025 Oct. 21: 1-5 PM; Oct. 22: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM MSU Food Processing and Innovation Center
The PCQI Part 2, Version 2.0 course is an interactive, hybrid offering that builds on the principles learned from the Part 1 online course to complete the PCQI training.
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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.