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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Jun 10
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - June 10, 2025
June 10, 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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Jun 11
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia June 11th, 2025
June 11, 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.
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Jun 11
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Three Rivers - June 11, 2025
June 11, 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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Jun 11
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Jackson 11June2025
June 11, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Jackson County 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson 49202
MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Jun 12
Preserving MI Harvest- Veggies-From Garden to Freezer
June 12, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Learn how to freeze your garden fresh vegetables by blanching and freezing. We’ll discuss what blanching is, what to blanch and tips for freezing veggies.
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Jun 16
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - June 16, 2025
June 16, 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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Jun 17
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Washtenaw 17June2025
June 17, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Washtenaw County Western Washtenaw County Service Center 705 N. Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48107
MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Jun 17
Michigan Cottage Food Law
June 17, 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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Jun 18
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! - June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 12:00PM – 1:30PM 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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Jun 24
Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job!
June 24, 2025 9:00AM – 11:30AM Zoom Webinar
Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job! is a training for staff and volunteers at food pantries, food banks, and other charitable food distribution sites. Attendees will learn how to handle food safely to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
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Jun 24
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - June 24, 2025
June 24, 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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Jun 25
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - June 25, 2025
June 25, 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 8
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Allegan County - July 8, 2025
July 8, 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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Jul 12
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
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 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
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 21
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - July 21, 2025
July 21, 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 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 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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