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 13
Michigan Cottage Food Law
August 13, 2026 – December 7, 2026 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 17
Serving up Food Safety - Processed Foods and Preservatives
August 17, 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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Aug 17
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! August 17
August 17, 2026 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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Aug 18
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - Aug. 18, 2026
August 18, 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.
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Aug 19
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - Aug. 19, 2026
August 19, 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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Aug 19
Guidance for Food Handlers on the Management of Halal Food 19AUG26
August 19, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online Zoom Webinar
Participants will gain knowledge and confidence in handling halal food safely for consumers while integrating key food safety practices.
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Aug 20
Preserving MI Harvest-Three Sisters: Preserving Corn, Beans and Squash
August 20, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
These vegetables are staples in many home kitchens. We know they grow well together. So, let's preserve them and enjoy the three sisters all year long.
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Aug 20
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class August 20
August 20, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Aug 24
Serving up Food Safety - Room Temperature or Risky Business? Safe Food Storage Made Simple
August 24, 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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Aug 25
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - Aug. 25, 2026
August 25, 2026 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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Aug 27
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Jackson 27AUG2026
August 27, 2026 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.
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Aug 31
Serving up Food Safety - Too Much Squash? We’ve Got You Covered!
August 31, 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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Sep 1
Home Canning Tomatoes Washtenaw 1Sep2026
September 1, 2026 6:00PM – 8:30PM MSU Extension Classroom 705 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
This interactive workshop will help you discover how simple it is to can tomatoes at home.
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Sep 3
Home Canning Tomatoes Hillsdale 3Sep2026
September 3, 2026 1:00PM – 3:30PM MSU Extension Classroom 20 Care Dr, Hillsdale, MI 49242
This interactive workshop will help you discover how simple it is to can tomatoes at home.
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Sep 9
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026 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 11
Home Canning Tomatoes Lenawee 11Sep2026
September 11, 2026 10:00AM – 12:30PM MSU Extension Demo Kitchen 1040 S Winter St 2020, Adrian, MI 49221
This interactive workshop will help you discover how simple it is to can tomatoes at home.
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Sep 14
Serving up Food Safety - As seen on tv- Is it Safe?
September 14, 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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Sep 14
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - September 14. 2026
September 14, 2026 2:00PM – 3:30PM 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 15
Fundamentals of Fermentation: Sourdough, Sauerkraut, and Kombucha
September 15, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Milan Seniors for Healthy Living - Community Center 45 Neckel Court Milan, MI
Explore the fundamentals of fermentation by discussing its history and science as an age-old preservation method.
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Sep 17
Preserving MI Harvest-It's Sauerkraut Season! Let's Ferment!
September 17, 2026 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.