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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Jul 14
Michigan Cottage Food Law
July 14, 2025 – December 10, 2025 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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Jul 28
Moving Beyond Cottage Food
July 28, 2025 – November 3, 2025 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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Jul 28
Starting a Food Business
July 28, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Western Wayne County Extension Office
Have a recipe or food product idea, or hoping to start selling your food in grocery stores or restaurants? This class will teach you the steps required to become a licensed food entrepreneur.
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Jul 28
Serving Up Food Safety - Hot Topics in Food Safety
July 28, 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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Jul 28
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM 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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Jul 29
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - July 29, 2025
July 29, 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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Jul 30
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Three Rivers - July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Event Center 1116 N. Main, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Jul 31
Preserving MI Harvest- Brrrr Blanching and Freezing Produce
July 31, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Learn how to freeze your garden fresh produce by blanching and freezing. We’ll discuss what is blanching, what to blanch and freezing tips for the best quality.
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Aug 4
Serving Up Food Safety - Jammin' with Freezer Jam
August 4, 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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Aug 4
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class August 4
August 4, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Aug 5
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - Aug 5, 2025
August 5, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. Conf rm A. 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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Aug 5
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - Aug. 5, 2025
August 5, 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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Aug 7
Preserving MI Harvest- Seal it Safe: Water Bath Canning
August 7, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Learn everything you need to know to water bath can produce safely at home. We will cover supplies, equipment, processing, how to find safe recipes, and more.
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Aug 11
Serving Up Food Safety - Freezing Sweet Corn
August 11, 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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Aug 12
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - August 12, 2025
August 12, 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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Aug 13
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - August 13, 2025
August 13, 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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Aug 14
Preserving MI Harvest- CAN You Tomato?
August 14, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
What to do with your bounty of tomatoes? We'll share a variety of ways to preserve them to enjoy year round.
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Aug 14
Michigan Cottage Food Law - August 14, 2025
August 14, 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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Aug 18
Serving Up Food Safety - School Lunches
August 18, 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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Aug 18
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preservation Equipment & Freezing
August 18, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to preserve your fruit and vegetables by through blanching and freezing.