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 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.
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Jun 11
Michigan Cottage Food Law
June 11, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 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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Jun 12
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam– Branch - June 12, 2024
June 12, 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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Jun 13
Preserving MI Harvest-Celebrating Juneteenth: African-American Cuisine
June 13, 2024 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
African-American cuisine has influenced American cooking for decades. Join us as we discover the history of Juneteenth, safe food preservation methods, and recipes.
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Jun 13
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Iron County - June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM 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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Jun 14
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Grand Valley State University Annis Water Resources Institute 740 West Shoreline Dr., Muskegon, MI 49441.
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.