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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May 13
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class May 13
May 13, 2024 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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May 14
Preventive Controls for Human Food Regulation: 2024 Part 2 Course Offering
May 14, 2024 7:30AM – 5:00PM 3361 Hulett Rd., Okemos, MI 48864
Recognized by the FDA and developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance, successful completion of this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual.
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May 14
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam – Lenawee 14May2024
May 14, 2024 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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May 14
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam– Branch - May 14. 2024
May 14, 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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May 16
Preserving MI Harvest-Debunking Food Preservation Myths-To Can or Not to Can?
May 16, 2024 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Social Media can be fun- but is it a safe place to find food preservation information? Let's take a look at some of the most recent trends- and myths!
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May 20
Michigan Cottage Food Law
May 20, 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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May 21
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Three Rivers - May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Event Center 1116 N. Main, Three Rivers, MI 49093
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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May 21
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Examination Arenac County 5/21/2024
May 21, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Saganing Tribal Center, 5447 Sturman Rd. Standish, MI 48658
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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May 22
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam – Jackson 22May2024
May 22, 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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May 23
Guidance for the Food Handler and Management of Halal Food
May 23, 2024 1:00PM – 2:30PM 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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May 28
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Kalamazoo - May 28, 2024
May 28, 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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May 29
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Van Buren - May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office Van Buren County, 801 Hazen Street, Room B, Paw Paw, MI 49079
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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May 30
Preserving MI Harvest-Preserving for Outdoor Adventures
May 30, 2024 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Interested in hiking and backpacking? Explore food preservation tips to dehydrate foods for snacks and meals and get some good recipe ideas!
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May 31
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Exam – Kent County - May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Kent County, Conference Room A, 775 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 .
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Jun 4
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam –Washtenaw 04June2024
June 4, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MSU Extension Washtenaw County, 705 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Jun 4
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Calhoun County - June 04, 2024
June 4, 2024 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 food service workers, providing food safety training, exams, and resources.
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Jun 4
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Examination Montmorency County 6/4/2024
June 4, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Brush Creek Mill, 121 State St., Hillman, MI 49746
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Jun 6
Preserving MI Harvest-Strawberries-More Than Just Jam
June 6, 2024 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
It's strawberry season. Explore how to can, freeze and make jam with this popular fruit. Preserve your strawberries now to enjoy all year long.
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Jun 6
Food Safety in the Garden - Williamston Area Senior Center
June 6, 2024 12:30PM – 1:15PM Williamston Area Senior Center, 201 School St., Williamston, MI 48895
Learn how to get food from the backyard garden safely to the table.
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Jun 6
Food Safety in the Garden
June 6, 2024 12:30PM – 1:15PM 12:30-1:15 pm Williamston Area Senior Center, 201 School St., Williamston, MI 48895
Learn how to get food from the backyard garden safely to the table.