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!

  • Jan 8

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    January 8, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM 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.

  • Jan 21

    Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! Jan 21

    January 21, 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.

  • Jan 21

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    January 21, 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.

  • Jan 22

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Jan 22

    January 22, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

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

  • Jan 28

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -January 28, 2026

    January 28, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Muskegon Community College Stevenson Center for Higher Education, Room 3306. 221 Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442

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

  • Feb 3

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class Feb 3

    February 3, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

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

  • Feb 5

    8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Thursday, February 5, 2026

    February 5, 2026 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.

  • Feb 9

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    February 9, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM 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 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 23

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 23, 2026 – February 27, 2026 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry

  • 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.

  • 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 4

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Allegan County - March 4, 2026

    March 4, 2026 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.

  • Mar 10

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class March 10 & 11

    March 10, 2026 – March 11, 2026 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.

  • Mar 11

    8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -March 11, 2026

    March 11, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Muskegon Community College Stevenson Center for Higher Education, Room 3306. 221 Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442

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

  • Mar 12

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    March 12, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM 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.

  • Mar 16

    Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! March 16

    March 16, 2026 4:00PM – 6:00PM 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.

  • Mar 24

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    March 24, 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.

  • Apr 13

    Selling MI Honey & Maple Syrup - Safely! April 13

    April 13, 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.

  • Apr 20

    Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class April 20

    April 20, 2026 6:00PM – 9:00PM Virtual Zoom

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