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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Nov 20
Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job 20Nov2024 (Zoom Webinar)
November 20, 2024 6:00PM – 8:30PM Zoom Webinar
Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job! is a training for staff and volunteers who work at food banks, food pantries, and other charitable food distribution sites.
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Nov 21
Preserving MI Harvest- The Gift of Preservation
November 21, 2024 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
The season of giving is right around the corner! Join us for ideas on what you can preserve for gifts to give. Ideas for gifting preservation equipment for safe home food preservation will also be shared.
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Nov 25
Summer/Fall Food Safety Q&A 2024
November 25, 2024 1:00PM – 1:30PM Online Via Zoom
Have questions about home food preservation or food safety? Please join MSU Extension Food Safety Q&A as food safety educators present tips for home food preservation food safety.
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Dec 3
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024 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.
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Dec 3
ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Lapeer County
December 3, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM 1800 Imlay City Rd., Suite 1 Lapeer MI 48446
Earn ServSafe® certification with help from MSU Extension. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Dec 3
Guidance for the Food Handler and Management of Halal Food
December 3, 2024 2:00PM – 3:30PM Zoom
The Guidance for the Food Handler and Management of Halal Food covers the key concepts of what food is considered halal and how to preserve the integrity of this food.
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Dec 4
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024 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.
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Dec 4
Calling all Buckeye Fans, the Chocolate and Peanut Butter Kind
December 4, 2024 11:00AM – 12:00PM 11:00 am - Noon Stockbridge Senior Center, 219 W. Elm St., Stockbridge, MI 49285
Learn how to update your Buckeye Candy recipe for safe treats.
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Dec 5
Michigan Cottage Food Law Dec. 5 2024
December 5, 2024 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.
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Dec 10
Seafood HACCP (hazard analysis & critical control point) training
December 10, 2024 – December 12, 2024 Bay Mills Resort & Casino, 11386 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, MI 49715
The AFDO/Alliance HACCP Training Protocol assists the implementation of HACCP programs in commercial and regulatory settings. The primary audience is the seafood processing and importing industry, and regulatory officials based in the United States.
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Dec 10
Moving Beyond Cottage Food Dec. 10, 2024
December 10, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 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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Dec 11
Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Dec 11-12
December 11, 2024 – December 12, 2024 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.
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Dec 12
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Three Rivers - December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce Event Center 1116 N. Main, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Dec 12
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024 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.
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Dec 17
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Calhoun - December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024 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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Dec 17
Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job 17Dec2024 (Zoom Webinar)
December 17, 2024 9:30AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
Pantry Food Safety - It's Your Job! is a training for staff and volunteers who work at food banks, food pantries, and other charitable food distribution sites.
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Dec 18
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024 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.
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Jan 14
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Allegan County - January 14, 2025
January 14, 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.
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Jan 21
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -January 21, 2025
January 21, 2025 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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Feb 11
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - February 11, 2025
February 11, 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.
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