Name: Preserving MI Harvest- Preserving Proteins that Swim, Walk, and Fly
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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!

Apr 3

Preserving MI Harvest- Preserving Proteins that Swim, Walk, and Fly

April 3, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

Discover preserving tips for fish, meat, and poultry.
Apr 3

Michigan Cottage Food Law

April 3, 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.
Apr 7

Serving up Food Safety - Leeks, Everything You Need to Know!

April 7, 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.
Apr 8

ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Iron County - April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025 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.
Apr 8

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - April 8, 2025

April 8, 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.
Apr 8

Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class April 8 & 9

April 8, 2025 – April 9, 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.
Apr 9

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - April 9, 2025

April 9, 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.
Apr 10

Preserving MI Harvest- Foraging and Preserving Michigan Plants

April 10, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

Some of us are green thumbs, some of us like to forage for our food - maybe you do both! It is important to make sure that the plants you pick in the wild are safe AND we preserve them safely.
Apr 10

8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - April 10, 2025

April 10, 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.
Apr 21

Serving up Food Safety - Sourdough

April 21, 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.
Apr 21

Michigan Cottage Food Law

April 21, 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.
Apr 22

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - April 22, 2025

April 22, 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.
Apr 22

Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job!

April 22, 2025 1:00PM – 3:30PM 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.
Apr 23

8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Lenawee 23April2025

April 23, 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.
Apr 23

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - April 23, 2025

April 23, 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.
Apr 24

Preserving MI Harvest- Preserving Spring Produce and Herbs

April 24, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

Fresh produce like rhubarb and asparagus will soon be available. Join us to discover how to preserve produce and herbs from your spring harvest.
Apr 28

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

April 28, 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.
Apr 29

8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Jackson 29April2025

April 29, 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.
Apr 29

ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia April 29th, 2025

April 29, 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.
Apr 29

8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Allegan County - April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Allegan County Health Department 3255 122nd Ave, Ste 200, Allegan MI 49010

Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.