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 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law
June 18, 2026 – December 7, 2026 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 22
Midland- Free Canner Gauge Testing
June 22, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM No appointment needed. 220 W Ellsworth Street 3rd Floor Midland, MI
Did you know that it is recommended to have the dial gauge on your canner tested once a year? MSU Extension can help!
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Jun 23
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia June 23rd 2026
June 23, 2026 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 23
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - June 23, 2026
June 23, 2026 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, 2026
June 25, 2026 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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Jun 29
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - June 29, 2026
June 29, 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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Jun 30
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Tuesday, June 30 2026
June 30, 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.
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Jul 1
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Muskegon Community College Stevenson Center for Higher Education, Room 3306. 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 1
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026 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 8
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - July 8, 2026
July 8, 2026 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 14
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026 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 20
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! July 20
July 20, 2026 4:00PM – 6:00PM 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 21
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026 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 22
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - July 22nd-2026
July 22, 2026 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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Jul 29
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - Aug. 18, 2026
July 29, 2026 – August 18, 2026 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 29
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - July 29, 2026
July 29, 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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Aug 4
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - Aug. 4, 2026
August 4, 2026 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 11
SERVSAFE® MANAGER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION EXAM- LENAWEE -11AUG2026
August 11, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MSU Extension Lenawee County, 1040 S. Winter St., Adrian, MI 49221
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in foodservice, including non-profit organizations.
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Aug 12
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - Aug. 12, 2026
August 12, 2026 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 17
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! August 17
August 17, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM 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.