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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Nov 17
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - Nov. 17, 2025
November 17, 2025 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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Nov 17
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
November 17, 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.
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Nov 17
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Nov 17 & 18
November 17, 2025 – November 18, 2025 1 PM - 2:30 PM (two-part class) each day Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Nov 18
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Jackson 18Nov2025
November 18, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Jackson County 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson 49202
MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Nov 18
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - Nov. 18, 2025
November 18, 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.
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Dec 1
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
December 1, 2025 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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Dec 2
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - Dec. 2, 2025
December 2, 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.
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Dec 3
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - Dec. 3, 2025
December 3, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - 57418 County Road 681 Hartford, MI 49057
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Dec 4
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - Dec. 4, 2025
December 4, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office Calhoun County - 315 W Green Street Marshall, MI 49068
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Dec 4
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - December 4 2025
December 4, 2025 1:00PM – 2:30PM 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.
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Dec 4
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - December 4 2025
December 4, 2025 3:00PM – 4:30PM online zoom webinar
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.
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Dec 9
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - Dec. 9, 2025
December 9, 2025 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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Dec 9
Guidance for Food Handlers and the Management of Halal Food dec 2025
December 9, 2025 3:00PM – 4:30PM online zoom webinar
Participants will gain knowledge and confidence in handling halal food safely for consumers while integrating key food safety practices.
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Dec 10
Michigan Cottage Food Law - December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025 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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Dec 10
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! - December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025 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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Dec 11
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Three Rivers - Dec. 11, 2025
December 11, 2025 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 those working in foodservice.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.