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!

  • Feb 12

    Preserving MI Harvest- Beyond the Bean: Tips, Tricks, and Tasty Recipes

    February 12, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

    Love beans? Learn how to safely home-can dry beans from start to finish using a pressure canner! Plus, get tips on preparing your canned beans for delicious meals.

  • Feb 12

    ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Iron County - February 12th, 2026

    February 12, 2026 10:00AM – 6:00PM 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.

  • Feb 16

    Serving up Food Safety - Cutting boards and Knives.

    February 16, 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.

  • Feb 17

    Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! Feb 17

    February 17, 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.

  • Feb 18

    ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia-Feb 2026

    February 18, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague rd. Ionia, MI

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

  • Feb 18

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Marquette County February 18th, 2026

    February 18, 2026 9:00AM – 5:30PM Marquette County Health Department, Conference room, 184 US-41, Negaunee, MI 49866

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

  • Feb 19

    Preserving MI Harvest- Warm up with Frozen Food

    February 19, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

    Planning to use the food you spent time freezing prevents freezer burn and can help keep your food budget in check. Join to get some inspiration to utilize the food in your freezer.

  • Feb 21

    SERVSAFE® MANAGER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION EXAM- EBEID-2-21-2026

    February 21, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Adrian Ebeid Center 801 E. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221

    Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations.

  • Feb 23

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 23, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry

  • Feb 23

    Serving up Food Safety - Everyday Kitchen Safety: Simple Tips 

    February 23, 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.

  • Feb 23

    Preserving MI Harvest - Canning 101

    February 23, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

    Whether a beginner to home canning or looking for a refresher on best practices, this class is for you. Join us to learn how to safely use your water bath and pressure canner to preserve food at home.

  • Feb 23

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - Feb. 23rd, 2 p.m

    February 23, 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.

  • Feb 24

    Selling MI Honey and Maple Syrup - Safely!

    February 24, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the MDARD exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.

  • Feb 24

    ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - February. 24, 2026

    February 24, 2026 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.

  • Feb 25

    ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - February 25th-2026

    February 25, 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.

  • Feb 25

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    February 25, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM 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.

  • Feb 26

    Preserving MI Harvest- Making Sweet Maple Syrup

    February 26, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

    Join us as we go through the steps of making Maple Syrup. We will talk about the process including filtering and preserving this sweet treat in a jar.

  • Feb 26

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    February 26, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    Join this session to learn about the guidelines for the Michigan Cottage Food Law, as well as food safety practices for producing cottage foods safely to sell.

  • Mar 2

    Better Process Control School

    March 2, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Erickson Hall, 620 Farm Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824

    The Better Process Control School offers an in-person course on food safety.

  • Mar 2

    Serving up Food Safety - Ready for Power Outages?

    March 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.