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 19
Food Vendor Workshops
July 19, 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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Jul 21
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - July 21, 2025
July 21, 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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Jul 21
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training & Exam– Schoolcraft County July 21, 2025
July 21, 2025 10:00AM – 6:00PM Library doors open promptly at 10:00am Manistique Public Library 100 N Cedar Street Manistique, MI 49854
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Jul 21
Serving Up Food Safety - Scream for Ice Cream, not Foodborne Illness
July 21, 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 22
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - July 22, 2025
July 22, 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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Jul 23
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office Calhoun County - 315 W Green Street Marshall, MI 49068
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Jul 24
Preserving MI Harvest- Picked a Peck of Peppers
July 24, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Peppers can add a lot of flavor to almost any dish. They are great to use fresh but what can we do to preserve them? Let's explore the many different ways to use and preserve all those peppers.
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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 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 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 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.