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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Jan 23
Food Safety Q&A 2023
January 23, 2023 – May 22, 2023
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Feb 1
Show Me Nutrition- Hudson Middle School Grade 6
February 1, 2023 12:00AM – 3:30PM Hudson Middle School, Lenawee County
Show Me Nutrition offers six lessons for youth, Pre-K through 8th grade. It is geared to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety.
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Feb 2
Preserving MI Harvest- Beans, Beans and More Beans
February 2, 2023 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Zoom Webinar
Beans, beans, beans. This program will teach how to home can dry beans from start to finish, using a pressure canner. Also, learn about preparing the finished product.
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Feb 6
Food Safety Q&A: Score a Super Bowl Sensation
February 6, 2023 1:00PM – 1:30PM
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Feb 7
Teen Cuisine at Benzie Central Middle School 2/7/23
February 7, 2023 7:40AM – 8:29AM Benzie Central Middle School, 9300 Homestead Rd., Benzonia, MI 49616
Teen Cuisine is a nutrition and physical activity education program geared towards teens from 6th to 12th grade. Each class focuses on teaching cooking skills. Students will also learn about nutrition, food safety, and physical activity.
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Feb 7
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam – Jackson07FEB2023
February 7, 2023 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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Feb 7
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Kalamazoo - Feb. 7, 2023
February 7, 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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Feb 8
Michigan Cottage Food Law Q&A - February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023 2:00PM – 3:00PM Zoom Webinar
Ask a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector your Michigan Cottage Food Questions
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Feb 9
Preserving MI Harvest- Fact vs FIction When Preserving
February 9, 2023 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Zoom Webinar
This program looks at common misinformation about food preservation. It covers the dos and don'ts related to food preservation.
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Feb 9
Show Me Nutrition at Crystal Lake Elementary 3rd/4th Grade - Session 4
February 9, 2023 9:30AM – 10:00AM Crystal Lake Elementary, 7048 Severance Street, Benzonia, MI 49616
Show Me Nutrition offers six lessons for youth, Pre-K through 8th grade. It is geared to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Age-appropriate topics include MyPlate, nutrients, vitamins, snacks, healthy eating, and physical activity.
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Feb 9
Show Me Nutrition at Crystal Lake Elementary 4th Grade - Session 4
February 9, 2023 10:00AM – 10:30AM Crystal Lake Elementary, 7048 Severance Street, Benzonia, MI 49616
Show Me Nutrition offers six lessons for youth, Pre-K through 8th grade. It is geared to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Age-appropriate topics include MyPlate, nutrients, vitamins, snacks, healthy eating, and physical activity.
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Feb 9
Show Me Nutrition at Crystal Lake Elementary 1st/2nd grades Session 4
February 9, 2023 11:00AM – 11:30AM Crystal Lake Elementary, 7048 Severance Street, Benzonia, MI 49616
Show Me Nutrition offers six lessons for youth, Pre-K through 8th grade. It is geared to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Age-appropriate topics include MyPlate, nutrients, vitamins, snacks, healthy eating, and physical activity.
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Feb 9
Show Me Nutrition at Crystal Lake Elementary 1st Grade Session 4
February 9, 2023 12:30PM – 1:00PM Crystal Lake Elementary, 7048 Severance Street, Benzonia, MI 49616
Show Me Nutrition offers six lessons for youth, Pre-K through 8th grade. It is geared to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Age-appropriate topics include MyPlate, nutrients, vitamins, snacks, healthy eating, and physical activity.
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Feb 9
Show Me Nutrition at Crystal Lake Elementary 3rd Grade - Session 4
February 9, 2023 1:30PM – 2:00PM Crystal Lake Elementary, 7048 Severance Street, Benzonia, MI 49616
Show Me Nutrition offers six lessons for youth, Pre-K through 8th grade. It is geared to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Age appropriate topics include MyPlate, nutrients, vitamins, snacks, healthy eating, and physical activity.
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Feb 9
Show Me Nutrition at Crystal Lake Elementary 2nd grade Session 4
February 9, 2023 2:30PM – 3:00PM Crystal Lake Elementary, 7048 Severance St., Benzonia, MI 49616
Show Me Nutrition offers six lessons for youth, Pre-K through 8th grade. It is geared to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Age-appropriate topics include MyPlate, nutrients, vitamins, snacks, healthy eating, and physical activity.
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Feb 9
Show Me Nutrition -Crystal Lake Elementary Kindergarten- Session 4
February 9, 2023 3:00PM – 3:30PM Crystal Lake Elementary, 7048 Severance Street, Benzonia, MI 49616
Show Me Nutrition offers six lessons for youth, Pre-K through 8th grade. It is geared to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Age appropriate topics include MyPlate, nutrients, vitamins, snacks, healthy eating, and physical activity.
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Feb 13
Food Safety Q&A: Vacuum Sealing
February 13, 2023 1:00PM – 1:30PM
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Feb 14
Teen Cuisine at Benzie Central Middle School 2/14/23
February 14, 2023 7:40AM – 8:29AM Benzie Central Middle School, 9300 Homestead Rd., Benzonia, MI 49616
Teen Cuisine is a nutrition and physical activity education program geared towards teens from 6th to 12th grade. Each class focuses on teaching cooking skills. Students will also learn about nutrition, food safety, and physical activity.
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Feb 14
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam – Lenawee14FEB2023
February 14, 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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Feb 15
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class February 2023
February 15, 2023 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.