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 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 10
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
September 10, 2026 10:00AM – 11:00AM 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.
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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.
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Sep 17
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class September 17
September 17, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
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Sep 18
Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! September 18
September 18, 2026 12:00PM – 2:00PM 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 21
Serving up Food Safety - From Orchard to Oven: Pie Fillings in a Jar
September 21, 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 21
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training - 21Sep2026
September 21, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM online zoom webinar
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: Basic Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.
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Sep 22
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training - 22Sep2026
September 22, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM online zoom webinar
Safe Food Handling for Food Donations: ADVANCED Training is designed for food banks, pantries, drives, and other organizations that distribute food to alleviate food insecurity.
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Sep 23
Home Canning Tomatoes Monroe 23Sep2026
September 23, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM MSU Extension Classroom 963 S Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI 48161
This interactive workshop will help you discover how simple it is to can tomatoes at home.