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 8
Summer/Fall Food Safety Q&A 2024
July 8, 2024 – November 25, 2024 Online Via Zoom
Have questions about home food preservation or food safety? Please join MSU Extension Food Safety Q&A as food safety educators present tips for home food preservation food safety.
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Jul 9
Teen Cuisine at Day Treatment Center 2024
July 9, 2024 – August 20, 2024 Isabella County Day Treatment Center, 2007 E Preston, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Teen Cuisine teaches teens from 6th - 12th grade about healthy living through a cooking based program
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Jul 17
Michigan Cottage Food Law
July 17, 2024 – December 5, 2024 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 29
Summer/Fall Food Safety Q&A 2024
July 29, 2024 1:00PM – 1:30PM Online Via Zoom
Have questions about home food preservation or food safety? Please join MSU Extension Food Safety Q&A as food safety educators present tips for home food preservation food safety.
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Jul 29
Guidance for the Food Handler and Management of Halal Food
July 29, 2024 3:00PM – 4:30PM Zoom
The Guidance for the Food Handler and Management of Halal Food covers the key concepts of what food is considered halal and how to preserve the integrity of this food.
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Jul 30
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Kalamazoo - July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024 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 food service workers, providing food safety training, exams, and resources.
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Jul 30
SERVSAFE® MANAGER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION EXAM- JACKSON COUNTY - JULY 30, 2024
July 30, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MSU Extension Jackson County 1715 Lansing Ave. Jackson, MI 49202
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Aug 1
Preserving MI Harvest-Preserving Fresh Summer Fruits
August 1, 2024 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Delicious berries, peaches and pears are in season. Explore a variety of recipe ideas to preserve these tasty fruits.
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Aug 5
Summer/Fall Food Safety Q&A 2024
August 5, 2024 1:00PM – 1:30PM Online Via Zoom
Have questions about home food preservation or food safety? Please join MSU Extension Food Safety Q&A as food safety educators present tips for home food preservation food safety.
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Aug 6
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam– Branch - Aug. 6, 2024
August 6, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office, 570 Marshall Road, Coldwater, MI 49036
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for food service workers, providing food safety training, exams, and resources.
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Aug 6
ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Lapeer County
August 6, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM 1800 Imlay City Rd., Suite 1 Lapeer MI 48446
Earn ServSafe® certification with help from MSU Extension. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Aug 7
Preserving Tomatoes
August 7, 2024 7:00PM – 8:00PM 7-8 pm Tecumseh District Library, 215 N. Ottawa St., Tecumseh, MI 49286
If your tomato plants are star producers, join us to learn how to preserve them using a water bath canner.
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Aug 8
Preserving MI Harvest- In a Pickle-How to Pickle Lots of Veggies
August 8, 2024 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Join us to learn the proper steps to pickling produce including cucumbers, carrots, brussels sprouts, making relish and so much more.
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Aug 12
Summer/Fall Food Safety Q&A 2024
August 12, 2024 1:00PM – 1:30PM Online Via Zoom
Have questions about home food preservation or food safety? Please join MSU Extension Food Safety Q&A as food safety educators present tips for home food preservation food safety.
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Aug 12
Michigan Cottage Food Law Aug. 12, 2024
August 12, 2024 2:00PM – 4:00PM 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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Aug 12
Summer Berries: Jams and Jellies- an Adulting 101 session
August 12, 2024 4:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom
Enjoy the taste of summer while having fun making jams and jellies using fresh summer fruits.
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Aug 12
Food Preservation with Oryana & MSU Extension - Traverse City Aug 12
August 12, 2024 5:30PM – 7:00PM Grand Traverse County Extension Office, 520 W. Front St., Suite A Traverse City, MI 49684
Learn how to successfully and safely use a water bath canner for acid foods.
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Aug 12
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Aug 12
August 12, 2024 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Aug 13
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - August 13th, 2024
August 13, 2024 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 13
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - Aug 13th, 2024
August 13, 2024 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.