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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May 24
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 24, 2023 – December 6, 2023 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 8
Preserving MI Harvest- Homemade Dressings
June 8, 2023 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Learn to make flavorful homemade dressings using your herbs to spice up your salad.
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Jun 12
HACCP Certificate Training
June 12, 2023 – June 13, 2023 Okemos, Michigan
This workshop is a certificate training course accredited by the International HACCP Alliance.
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Jun 12
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class June 12
June 12, 2023 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Jun 13
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training- Van Buren County June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Van Buren 801 Hazen St, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Jun 13
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam – Lenawee13JUNE2023
June 13, 2023 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.
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Jun 14
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Branch - June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office, 570 Marshall Road, Coldwater, MI 49036
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Jun 14
Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job June 14 2023
June 14, 2023 2:00PM – 5:00PM 2-5 pm Zoom Webinar
MSU Extension educators present food safety topics for volunteers and staff working in food pantries and food banks.
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Jun 14
Cooking for Crowds June 14th 2023
June 14, 2023 3:00PM – 6:00PM
Food safety information for volunteer food handlers like those in churches, school clubs, 4-H clubs and civic organizations. You will receive a food safety participation certificate upon completion of the workshop.
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Jun 14
Michigan Cottage Food Law
June 14, 2023 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 15
Preserving MI Harvest- Celebrating Juneteenth: African-American Cuisine
June 15, 2023 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
African-American cuisine has influenced Amercian cooking for decades. Join us as we discover the history of Juneteenth, safe food preservation methods, and recipes with guest speaker Crystal White.
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Jun 19
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Calhoun County - June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension - Calhoun County 315 W Green Street Marshall, MI 49068
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Jun 19
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class June 19 & 20
June 19, 2023 – June 20, 2023 1 PM - 2:30 PM each day Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Jun 22
Preserving MI Harvest- Preserving Sweet Strawberries
June 22, 2023 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
It's strawberry season. Explore how to can, freeze, as well as make jam with this popular fruit. Preserve your strawberries now to enjoy all year long.
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Jun 27
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Dickinson County June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023 10:00AM – 6:30PM Dickinson County Library—Main Branch, 401 Iron Mountain Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Jun 28
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Three Rivers - June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023 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 food service.
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Jun 29
Preserving MI Harvest- Veggies- From Garden to Freezer
June 29, 2023 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 is blanching, what to blanch and tips for freezing veggies.
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Jul 11
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Kalamazoo - July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023 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 food service.
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Jul 12
Michigan Cottage Food Law
July 12, 2023 – December 6, 2023 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 12
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Three Rivers - July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023 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 food service.
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