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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Aug 25
Serving Up Food Safety - Hot Topics in Food Safety
August 25, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM 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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Aug 25
Michigan Cottage Food Law - August 25, 2025
August 25, 2025 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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Aug 25
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Water bath Canning Process & Pressure Canning
August 25, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation basics of water bath and pressure canning.
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Aug 26
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - August 26, 2025
August 26, 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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Aug 27
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Three Rivers - Aug. 27, 2025
August 27, 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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Sep 3
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - Sept. 3, 2025
September 3, 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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Sep 8
Serving Up Food Safety - Squash: What to do with it all
September 8, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM 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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Sep 8
Michigan Cottage Food Law - September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025 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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Sep 9
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 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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Sep 10
Van Buren District Library - Hand-On Class: Pickling
September 10, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Join us as we explore the home preservation technique of pickling.
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Sep 10
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! - September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025 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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Sep 11
Preserving MI Harvest- Three Sisters-Preserving Corn, Squash and Beans
September 11, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Three sisters include corn, beans and squash. These three crops compliment each other when growing in the garden. How do they compare when preserving them? Together we will learn the different methods of safe ways to preserve them.
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Sep 15
Serving Up Food Safety - Fun with Fruit Leather
September 15, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM 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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Sep 15
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - September 15, 2025
September 15, 2025 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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Sep 16
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - Sept. 16, 2025
September 16, 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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Sep 16
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Sept 16
September 16, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Sep 17
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Hand-On Class: Applesauce
September 17, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Join us as we preserve home made applesauce in this hands on home foods preservation class.
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Sep 18
Preserving MI Harvest- It's Sauerkraut Season! Let's Ferment!
September 18, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Making batches of Sauerkraut is a tradition for many families. Join us to learn proper techniques to prepare cabbage, ferment. and process this delicious product.
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Sep 22
Serving Up Food Safety - Cooling Food Safely
September 22, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM 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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Sep 23
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - Sept. 23, 2025
September 23, 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.