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!

  • Dec 15

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    December 15, 2025 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Dec 15

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Dec 15

    December 15, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

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

  • Dec 16

    AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP Training Course - Baraga, MI

    December 16, 2025 – December 18, 2025 Ojibwa Casino Hotel Baraga 16449 Michigan Avenue Baraga, MI 49908

    Commercial fishing operators and fish processors must follow strict guidelines to meet tribal, state, and federal requirements for health and food safety. This training will meet those requirements.

  • Dec 16

    ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - Dec. 16, 2025

    December 16, 2025 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 foodservice.

  • Dec 16

    8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    December 16, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Kent County Extension Office 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.

  • Dec 17

    ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - Dec. 17, 2025

    December 17, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - Berrien County 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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

  • Jan 8

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    January 8, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Jan 21

    Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! Jan 21

    January 21, 2026 12:00PM – 2:00PM Virtual on zoom

    Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.

  • Jan 21

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    January 21, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Jan 22

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Jan 22

    January 22, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

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

  • Jan 28

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -January 28, 2026

    January 28, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Muskegon Community College Stevenson Center for Higher Education, Room 3306. 221 Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442

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

  • Feb 3

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Feb 3

    February 3, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

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

  • Feb 5

    8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Thursday, February 5, 2026

    February 5, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Kent County Extension Office 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.

  • Feb 9

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    February 9, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Feb 17

    Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! Feb 17

    February 17, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM Virtual on zoom

    Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.

  • Feb 23

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 23, 2026 – February 27, 2026 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry

  • Feb 23

    Selling MI Honey and Maple Syrup - Safely!

    February 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

    Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the MDARD exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.

  • Feb 23

    Preserving MI Harvest - Canning 101

    February 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

    Whether a beginner to home canning or looking for a refresher on best practices, this class is for you. Join us to learn how to safely use your water bath and pressure canner to preserve food at home.

  • Feb 25

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    February 25, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Mar 2

    Better Process Control School

    March 2, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Erickson Hall, 620 Farm Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824

    The Better Process Control School offers an in-person course on food safety.