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  • Egg safety for commercial and farm fresh eggs

    Published on May 5, 2025
    Purchasing, handling and storing eggs presents many questions, especially as more people look to raise their own backyard flocks.

  • Selling honey and maple syrup — safely!

    Published on December 11, 2024
    Food safety is key to selling honey and maple syrup safely in Michigan. Learn about these practices and the exemption guidelines surrounding honey and maple syrup sales.

  • Moving beyond cottage food

    Published on November 18, 2024
    Expand your cottage food business by becoming a licensed food vendor.

  • How MSU Extension empowers home food producers

    Published on August 26, 2024
    Programs like Cottage Food Law and Preserving MI Harvest equip people with the tools and knowledge to safely preserve (and even sell!) their food products.

  • Guidelines for offering samples of food and beverage products at farmers markets

    Published on June 21, 2024
    Be sure you know these important food safety practices.

  • Myths and facts about raw milk

    Published on April 4, 2024
    Many people deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness.

  • MSU Extension launches Selling Food in Michigan Quick Reference Guide

    Published on February 1, 2024
    Introducing a new resource to provide information about specific products and business start-up procedures for food entrepreneurs.

  • Don’t play games with buckeyes made with peanut butter and chocolate

    Published on December 7, 2023
    Homemade candies may be a family tradition, but make sure that all the ingredients are edible.

  • Acidifying your home-canned tomatoes

    Published on September 1, 2023
    Learn about the recommendations for acidifying your home-canned whole, crushed or juiced tomatoes.

  • Writing an accurate ingredient statement for packaged food products

    Published on July 13, 2023
    Helpful tips from the Michigan State University Product Center.

  • Preserve low- and no-sugar jams and jellies

    Published on June 21, 2023
    Homemade jams and jellies can be made with low or no sugar for those monitoring the amount of sugars or calories consumed.

  • Food safety of potatoes

    Published on June 8, 2023
    There are food safety concerns with growing, storing, preparing, and preserving potatoes. Find out how to handle them safely.

  • Know the steps to follow if you develop a foodborne illness

    Published on May 10, 2023
    Foodborne diseases are illnesses contracted from eating contaminated food or beverages. If you develop a foodborne illness, follow these important steps.

  • Storing maple syrup

    Published on April 11, 2023
    Now is the time of year to make and store maple syrup. Learn how to preserve this tasty treat properly.

  • Foodborne illness? Know when and how to report it

    Published on March 30, 2023
    Reporting a foodborne illness is important, no matter how severe the symptoms are, and it can possibly save the life of others.

  • Containing food safety with the right containers: Part 3

    Published on November 29, 2022
    When picking plastic containers, make sure they are safe for food.

  • Containing food safety with the right containers: Part 2

    Published on November 22, 2022
    Reduce foodborne illness by not reusing cardboard and egg cartons to store food.

  • High-speed handwashing, an effective technique for groups

    Published on November 18, 2022
    Handwashing is often done inadequately. Use high-speed handwashing when working with groups for a more effective and efficient process.

  • Cottage foods can enhance your business

    Published on November 4, 2022
    Adding value to your business by selling food? There are important factors to consider before starting.

  • "We know where they are coming from"

    Published on February 23, 2022
    MSU Extension's educators and instructors reach refugees and immigrants in a meaningful way.

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