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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Mar 16
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! March 16
March 16, 2026 4:00PM – 6:00PM 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.
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Mar 23
Serving up Food Safety - Preparing for Floods
March 23, 2026 12:00PM – 12:30PM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Mar 23
Michigan Cottage Food Law - March 23rd, 2 p.m.
March 23, 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.
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Mar 24
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
March 24, 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.
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Mar 26
Preserving MI Harvest- Back to Basics: Drying Made Simple
March 26, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Dehydrating can be a fun way to make snacks or store food but are you confused about how to get started? Join us for this introduction to drying herbs, fruit, and jerky! Equipment, storage, and recipes are all covered.
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Mar 30
Serving up Food Safety - Preventing and Responding to Poison Emergencies
March 30, 2026 12:00PM – 12:30PM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Mar 31
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - March 31st, 2026
March 31, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. Conf rm A. 121 E. Maple St. Mason, MI. 48854
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Mar 31
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 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.
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Mar 31
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Iron County - March 31st, 2026
March 31, 2026 10:00AM – 6:00PM Iron County Courthouse, Commissioners Room, 2 South 6th Street Crystal Falls, MI 49920
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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Mar 31
Homemade Jams & Jellies Workshop
March 31, 2026 1:30PM – 2:30PM 555 W Cedar Ave, Suite A, Gladwin, MI 48624
Join us during Spring Break!
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Apr 1
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 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.
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Apr 2
Michigan Cottage Food Law - April 2nd, 10 a.m.
April 2, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM 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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Apr 6
Serving up Food Safety - The Art of Safe Sourdough
April 6, 2026 12:00PM – 12:30PM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Apr 7
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - April 7, 2026
April 7, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office Branch County 570 Marshall Road Coldwater, MI 49036
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Apr 8
SERVSAFE® MANAGER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION EXAM- LENAWEE -8APR2026
April 8, 2026 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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Apr 9
Preserving MI Harvest- I Saw it on Social Media
April 9, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
You found a preservation recipe on Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram... but is it safe? Join us to learn research-tested recipes that are delicious and safe!
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Apr 13
Serving up Food Safety - Jammin with Frozen Fruits
April 13, 2026 12:00PM – 12:30PM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Apr 13
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! April 13
April 13, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM 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.
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Apr 14
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026 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.
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Apr 14
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - Apr 14 2026
April 14, 2026 9:00AM – 10:30AM online zoom webinar
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.