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!

May 14

8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Washtenaw 14May2025

May 14, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Washtenaw County Western Washtenaw County Service Center 705 N. Zeeb Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48107

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.
May 15

Preserving MI Harvest- Preservation Old and New, What Not to Do

May 15, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

Antiquated preservation methods and modern preservation myths can lead to foodborne illness. Join us for the most current methods and safe recipes.
May 19

Serving up Food Safety - What's new in Food Safety

May 19, 2025 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.
May 19

Michigan Cottage Food Law

May 19, 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.
May 20

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - May 20, 2025

May 20, 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.
May 20

Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job!

May 20, 2025 6:00PM – 8:30PM Zoom Webinar

Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job! is a training for staff and volunteers at food pantries, food banks, and other charitable food distribution sites. Attendees will learn how to handle food safely to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
May 21

Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! - May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM 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.
May 27

8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Lenawee 27May2025

May 27, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Lenawee County 1040 S. Winter St. Adrian, MI 49221

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.
May 27

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - May 27, 2025

May 27, 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.
May 29

Preserving MI Harvest- Strawberries-More Than Just Jam

May 29, 2025 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.
May 31

Growing Beverage Botanicals Blom Meadworks

May 31, 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM Bløm Mead + Cider 100 S 4th Ave Suite 110 Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Join us in the taproom as we learn from two experts about how to grow lavender, basil, and strawberries to use safely in your summertime drinks from two experts.
Jun 2

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - June 2, 2025

June 2, 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.
Jun 3

Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class June 3

June 3, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
Jun 5

Preserving MI Harvest- Top it Off With Preserved Dressings and Condiments

June 5, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

There's nothing better than homemade condiments to top off your favorite burger or sandwich. Discover some tasty preservation recipes for relishes, mustard, ketchup and more. Also, learn to make flavorful homemade dressings to spice up your salad.
Jun 5

8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - June 5, 2025

June 5, 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.
Jun 10

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025 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.
Jun 11

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Three Rivers - June 11, 2025

June 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.
Jun 11

8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Jackson 11June2025

June 11, 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.
Jun 11

ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia June 11th, 2025

June 11, 2025 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.
Jun 12

Preserving MI Harvest- Veggies-From Garden to Freezer

June 12, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

Learn how to freeze your garden fresh vegetables by blanching and freezing. We’ll discuss what blanching is, what to blanch and tips for freezing veggies.