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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Oct 26
Serving up Food Safety - Butter Up! Creating Sweet Fruit Spreads
October 26, 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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Oct 26
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! October 26
October 26, 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.
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Oct 26
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preserving Fresh Herbs
October 26, 2026 4:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to safely preserve fresh herbs for long-term storage.
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Oct 26
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
October 26, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM 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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Oct 27
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - Oct. 27, 2026
October 27, 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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Oct 27
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class October 27
October 27, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Oct 29
Preserving MI Harvest-Preserving with Pumpkins
October 29, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Pumpkins are more than just decorations. Join us to explore the many ways to preserve pumpkin.
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Nov 2
Serving up Food Safety - Shipping food gifts
November 2, 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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Nov 2
Michigan Cottage Food Law
November 2, 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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Nov 4
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia - Nov 4th, 2026
November 4, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague rd. Ionia, MI 48846
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Nov 4
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - Nov. 4, 2026
November 4, 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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Nov 4
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - 4Nov2026
November 4, 2026 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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Nov 4
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - 4Nov2026
November 4, 2026 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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Nov 5
Preserving MI Harvest-Holiday Baking
November 5, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Learn how to store yummy treats for the best quality. Will discuss how to safely handle ingredients because no one loves a foodborne-illness grinch.
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Nov 5
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026 – November 6, 2026 Muskegon Community College Stevenson Center for Higher Education, Room 3323. 221 Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Nov 5
SERVSAFE® MANAGER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION EXAM- LENAWEE -5NOV2026
November 5, 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, including non-profit organizations.
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Nov 6
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - Nov 6th, 2026
November 6, 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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Nov 9
Serving up Food Safety - Cookie and Confectionery Ingredient Precautions
November 9, 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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Nov 9
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - November 9. 2026
November 9, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM 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.
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Nov 10
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - Nov. 10, 2026
November 10, 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.