Events

  • Jul 16

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    July 16, 2026 – December 7, 2026 Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Aug 5

    Webinar: How To Make Products That Win With Consumers

    August 5, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM Webinar

    Join the MSU Product Center for a webinar covering sensory and consumer science fundamentals and ways to leverage these aspects as food entrepreneurs.

  • Aug 11

    Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - (Webinar) - August 11, 2026

    August 11, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Virtual - Zoom

    The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.

  • Aug 12

    Selling at Farm Stops: Getting In and Growing Sales

    August 12, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM Online Zoom Webinar

    Want to sell through farm stops? Join this free MSU Product Center webinar to learn how to become retail-ready, avoid common pitfalls, and stand out with buyers. Hear practical insights from Argus Farm Stop and discover strategies to grow your business.

  • Aug 13

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    August 13, 2026 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.

  • Aug 18

    Tools for Effective Facilitation Workshop (Formerly Facilitative Leadership)

    August 18, 2026 – August 20, 2026 Farm Bureau, 7373 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

    The three-day Tools for Effective Facilitation workshop helps build the capacity of groups or organizations to use the collective talents of its members to coordinate actions, strengthen relationships, and enable the group to meet its goals.

  • Aug 26

    Webinar: Tips on Working with a Co-Packer

    August 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar

    Join the MSU Product Center for a webinar walking through practical, real-world guidance on how to successfully work with a co-packer.

  • Sep 9

    How Much Home Can You Afford?

    September 9, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar

    Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 1-hour event.

  • Sep 10

    Webinar: Is your brand KeHE ready?

    September 10, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Join us for a free webinar designed to help food and beverage businesses better understand how to successfully work with KeHE, one of the nation’s leading natural, organic, and specialty food distributors.

  • Sep 14

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food - September 14. 2026

    September 14, 2026 2:00PM – 3:30PM Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.