MSU Extension Cottage Food Law

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  Making safe food choices when buying cottage foods

  Published on July 12, 2018
  Having a basic awareness of Cottage Food Law can help you and your family avoid potential foodborne illness.

• Tips to enjoy safe and healthy foods from the market

  Published on May 10, 2018
  Farmers markets are opening soon, so this is a great time to check food safety tips for bringing fresh produce home from the market.

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  Smoothies try to standout amid tough terrain of juice and shake market

  Published on March 9, 2018
  Fighting for market share in the competitive juice and shake market, it’s all about how smoothies can offer variety, audience focus, and purpose for the consumer.

• Are you thinking of a cottage food business?

  Published on March 7, 2017
  Consider taking a Cottage Food Law class through MSU Extension.

• Keep food safe when cooking and serving outdoors

  Published on July 25, 2016
  Summer fun with great picnics and barbecues often brings people together with favorite foods, keep food safety in mind as you gather with family and friends.

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  MSU Product Center Start-up to Watch awardees: Where are they now? Part 2

  Published on April 26, 2016
  2012 Start-up to Watch Awardee, Easy Artisan Bread Mix, goes head to head with national brand pizza mixes.

• What are potentially hazardous foods?

  Published on April 8, 2016
  What foods do we need to be especially concerned with when keeping food safe?

• Spring clean your refrigerator

  Published on April 8, 2016
  Clean out your refrigerator to keep your food safe.

• Cottage Food Law classes teach regulations and marketing

  Published on April 1, 2016
  The two hour workshop not only covers the regulations around producing under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law but covers items related to food safety and business aspects such as marketing your product.

• Best cleaning practices for surfaces

  Published on March 23, 2016
  Follow these recommendations for cleaning food contact services and make use of these reputable resources.

• Made in Michigan for the holidays

  Published on December 2, 2015
  Cottage industry entrepreneurs around the state provide unique products while helping Michigan’s economy.

• Starting a successful cottage food business in Michigan

  Published on May 29, 2015
  Know the intent of the law and basic business strategies before getting started.

• The Cottage Food Law lets you make some foods at home to sell

  Published on February 26, 2014
  Learn how the Cottage Food Law works as well as what and where you can sell.

• Michigan cottage food law: food safety training now online

  Published on May 21, 2012
  This interactive online training provides information on the cottage food law and food safety training related to making and selling cottage foods.

• Starting a successful cottage food business in Michigan

  Published on February 16, 2012
  MSU Extension is offering workshops around the state in early 2012 on successful cottage food business in Michigan.