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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!

  • Oct 2

    Food Safety Q&A:Using Food Thermometers

    October 2, 2023 1:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.

  • Oct 3

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam – Lenawee03OCT2023

    October 3, 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.

  • Oct 3

    HACCP Certificate Training

    October 3, 2023 – October 5, 2023 Online via Zoom

    This workshop is a certificate training course accredited by the International HACCP Alliance.

  • Oct 3

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Oct 3

    October 3, 2023 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.

  • Oct 5

    Preserving MI Harvest-Sauerkraut

    October 5, 2023 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

    Making batches of sauerkraut is a tradition for many families. Join us to learn proper techniques to prepare cabbage, ferment, and process this delicious product.

  • Oct 9

    Food Safety Q&A: Pie Filling

    October 9, 2023 1:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.

  • Oct 10

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Branch - Oct. 10, 2023

    October 10, 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.

  • Oct 11

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Calhoun County - Oct. 11, 2023

    October 11, 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.

  • Oct 11

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - Oct. 11, 2023

    October 11, 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.

  • Oct 12

    Preserving MI Harvest-Preserving Venison

    October 12, 2023 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

    Preserving venison must be done using a pressure canner. Learn how to safely can, freeze, and dehydrate venison and where to find research-based recipes.

  • Oct 16

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Oct 16 & 17

    October 16, 2023 – October 17, 2023 1 PM - 2:30 PM (two-part class) each day Virtual Zoom

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.

  • Oct 16

    Food Safety Q&A: Food Safety Risks of Unpasteurized Cider

    October 16, 2023 1:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.

  • Oct 17

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Kalamazoo - Oct. 17, 2023

    October 17, 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.

  • Oct 17

    Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job October 17 2023

    October 17, 2023 2:00PM – 5:00PM Zoom Webinar

    MSU Extension educators present food safety topics for volunteers and staff working in food pantries and food banks.

  • Oct 18

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training- Van Buren County Oct. 18, 2023

    October 18, 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.

  • Oct 18

    Cooking for Crowds October 18th 2023

    October 18, 2023 6:00PM – 9:00PM

    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.

  • Oct 19

    Preserving MI Harvest-Apples, Apples, Apples

    October 19, 2023 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

    What will we do with an overabundance of apples? Let’s explore ways to freeze and can those apples.

  • Oct 23

    Food Safety Q&A: Broths and Stocks

    October 23, 2023 1:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.

  • Oct 24

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Muskegon County - October 24, 2023

    October 24, 2023 9:00AM – 5:00PM Grand Valley State University Annis Water Resources Institute 740 West Shoreline Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441.

    Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.

  • Oct 26

    Preserving MI Harvest-Not So Scary Ways to Preserve Pumpkin and Squash

    October 26, 2023 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

    Discover how to easily and safely freeze and can pumpkin and winter squash.

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