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 12
CANCELLED Growing Beverage Botanicals Blom Meadworks
July 12, 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM Bløm Mead + Cider 100 S 4th Ave Suite 110 Ann Arbor, MI 48103
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! Join us in the taproom as we learn from two experts about how to grow lavender, basil, and strawberries to use safely in your summertime drinks from two experts.
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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 14
Serving Up Food Safety - Quick Guide to Dehydrating Produce
July 14, 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 14
Michigan Cottage Food Law
July 14, 2025 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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Jul 15
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - July 15, 2025
July 15, 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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Jul 16
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! - July 16, 2025
July 16, 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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Jul 17
Preserving MI Harvest- Green Beans and Pressure Canning
July 17, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Green beans are one of the first vegetable crops that are ready to preserve in the summer. Let's look at a safe way to preserve them using a pressure canner.
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Jul 17
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Muskegon Community College Stevenson Center for Higher Education, Room 3323. 221 Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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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
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 – 3:30AM 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.