Michigan Cottage Food Law - Sept. 23, 2026
Location
Virtual Event
Date
September 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
About
Learn How to Prepare and Sell Foods Under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law
Join us for a free, two-hour online workshop designed to help you understand Michigan’s Cottage Food Law and the food safety practices needed to prepare and sell cottage foods successfully.
Michigan’s Cottage Food Law allows residents to make certain foods in their home kitchens and store them at home for direct sale to consumers. This workshop will cover:
- Safe preparation of cottage foods
- Packaging and labeling requirements
- Proper storage and transportation
Special Features:
- Live Q&A with a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector
- Business insights from the MSU Product Center
- Participants who attend the full program will receive a Michigan Cottage Food Law Food Safety Certificate.
Details:
- Cost: Free
- Instructors: MSU Extension Food Safety Educators and MSU Product Center Educators
- Format: Online via Zoom (accessible on laptop, tablet, smartphone, or any internet-enabled device)
Upcoming Class:
- Wednesday – September 23, 6 pm
Additional upcoming classes
- Thursday – October 15, 10 am - Register Now
- Monday – November 2, 2 pm - Register Now
- Monday - December 7, 6 pm - Register Now
MSU Contact:
Kellie Jordan - jorda136@msu.edu
Karen Fifield - fifield@msu.edu