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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Sep 15
Fundamentals of Fermentation: Sourdough, Sauerkraut, and Kombucha
September 15, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Milan Seniors for Healthy Living - Community Center 45 Neckel Court Milan, MI
Explore the fundamentals of fermentation by discussing its history and science as an age-old preservation method.
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Sep 17
Preserving MI Harvest-It's Sauerkraut Season! Let's Ferment!
September 17, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Making batches of Sauerkraut is a tradition for many families. Join us to learn proper techniques to prepare cabbage, ferment and process this delicious product.
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Sep 17
Home Canning Tomatoes Hillsdale 17Sep2026
September 17, 2026 1:00PM – 3:30PM MSU Extension Classroom 20 Care Dr, Hillsdale, MI 49242
This interactive workshop will help you discover how simple it is to can tomatoes at home.
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Sep 17
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class September 17
September 17, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Sep 18
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! September 18
September 18, 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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Sep 21
Serving up Food Safety - From Orchard to Oven: Pie Fillings in a Jar
September 21, 2026 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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Sep 21
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - 21Sep2026
September 21, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM 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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Sep 22
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - 22Sep2026
September 22, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM 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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Sep 23
Home Canning Tomatoes Monroe 23Sep2026
September 23, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM MSU Extension Classroom 963 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI 48161
This interactive workshop will help you discover how simple it is to can tomatoes at home.
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Sep 23
Michigan Cottage Food Law
September 23, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM 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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Sep 23
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
September 23, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM 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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Sep 24
Preserving MI Harvest-Pickling and Preserving What's Left in the Garden
September 24, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
As gardens wind down, learn how to maximize what's left in the garden by pickling, canning and freezing fall produce.
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Sep 25
Home Canning Tomatoes Jackson 25Sep2026
September 25, 2026 1:00PM – 3:30PM MSU Extension Classroom 1715 Lansing Ave, #257, Jackson, MI 49202
This interactive workshop will help you discover how simple it is to can tomatoes at home.
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Sep 28
Serving up Food Safety - Preserving Homemade Jerky
September 28, 2026 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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Sep 29
Home Canning Tomatoes Livingston 29Sep2026
September 29, 2026 10:00AM – 12:30PM MSU Extension Classroom 2300 E. Grand River Ave., Ste 111, Howell, MI 48843
This interactive workshop will help you discover how simple it is to can tomatoes at home.
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Sep 30
Home Canning Tomatoes Washtenaw 30Sep2026
September 30, 2026 6:00PM – 8:30PM MSU Extension Classroom 705 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
This interactive workshop will help you discover how simple it is to can tomatoes at home.
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Oct 1
Preserving MI Harvest-The Drying Game: Basics of Dehydrating
October 1, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Using a food dehydrator to preserve food for long term storage is easier than you think! Join us to learn safe methods for drying food.
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Oct 5
Serving up Food Safety - Series: #1 What are PFAS and how to reduce exposure
October 5, 2026 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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Oct 6
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - Oct. 6, 2026
October 6, 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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Oct 7
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Wednesday, October 7, 2026
October 7, 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.