Name: MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Start: 2025-2-24EST12:00AM
End: 2025-3-7EST11:00PM

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 24

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom

Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.
Feb 24

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

February 24, 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.
Feb 24

Preserving MI Harvest-Michigan Cottage Food Law

February 24, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom

Join this session to learn about the Michigan Cottage Food Law, food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
Feb 25

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - February 25, 2025

February 25, 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.
Feb 25

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - February 18, 2025

February 25, 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.
Feb 25

Preserving MI Harvest - Canning: Back to Basics

February 25, 2025 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 properly use your water bath and pressure canner.
Feb 26

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - February 26, 2025

February 26, 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.
Feb 26

ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - February 26th, 2025

February 26, 2025 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 26

Preserving MI Harvest-Selling MI Honey and Maple Syrup - Safely!

February 26, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM 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 27

Preserving MI Harvest- Soups and Chilis

February 27, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar

Canning and freezing homemade soup or chili can keep you warm all winter long. Learn the proper techniques to preserve them safely.
Mar 3

Better Process Control School

March 3, 2025 – March 6, 2025 Erickson Hall, 620 Farm Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824

The Better Process Control School offers an in-person course on food safety.
Mar 3

Serving up Food Safety - Using Frozen Fruit to Make Jam & Jelly

March 3, 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.
Mar 5

8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Jackson 05March2025

March 5, 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.
Mar 5

Michigan Cottage Food Law

March 5, 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.
Mar 6

Preserving MI Harvest- Sweet, Sweet Maple Syrup

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

From tree to table, making and preserving maple syrup at home.
Mar 7

Moving Beyond Cottage Food

March 7, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

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.
Mar 10

Serving up Food Safety - What does ready-to-eat food mean?

March 10, 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.
Mar 10

Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class March 10

March 10, 2025 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive food safety workshop for childcare providers.
Mar 11

ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - March 11, 2025

March 11, 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.
Mar 11

Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! - March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025 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.