MSU Extension Shiawassee County

06/02/2026

MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for our July offerings!

Follow our page for more information and resources at: MI Stronger Family - MSU Extension
Check out resources and upcoming events on our website: MSU Extension Child and Family Development

Extension Extras For Parents
These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of children as they navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting. Participants may register for as few or as many workshops as they wish.
The workshops are on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00PM ET as follows:

Class dates:
July 7: Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Children
July 14: Positive Discipline
July 21: How Children Develop
July 28: Together We Can: Co-Parenting
Class Times: 7:30PM to 9:00PM
Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fEW2PDu5THq5OmQ0-EB7LQ

05/15/2026

ServSafe® (In-person)
Earn ServSafe® Manager certification with help from MSU Extension. ServSafe® is a national food safety certification program. This class is designed for anyone working in the foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations. MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training and exam proctoring, with a class fee of $75. MSU Extension will also be offering proctoring of the ServSafe® Manager Certification Exam by appointment.
Contact your local MSU Extension Food Safety staff for more information or for a list of upcoming classes, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/servsafe/events

05/12/2026

Cooking doesn’t have to be intimidating!
In Cooking with Confidence, part of MSU Extension 4-H Adulting 101 webinar series, you’ll explore simple ways to:
Understand recipes and kitchen terms
Get creative with ingredients
Make tasty meals without stress or waste
Monday, May 18, 6:30–7:30 PM (EST) on Zoom
Join us and feel more confident in the kitchen!
Details and registration at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/cooking_with_confidence

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

Selling Michigan Honey & Maple Syrup Safely
Food safety is key to successfully selling honey and maple syrup in Michigan. Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development allows for collection and production of honey and maple syrup that can be sold without a license, and there is an expectation that this is done safely. Personal hygiene, food safe containers, storage, cleaning and sanitizing methods, and MDARD’s exemption guidelines are topics covered on this workshop.
• May 19, 12 p.m. EDT
• June 8, 2 p.m. EDT

05/09/2026

Safe Food = Healthy Kids (Online, Free Session)
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive workshop designed for childcare providers. Learn what the best practices are for food safety to help keep kids safe.
• May 20, 6 p.m. EDT
• June 16, 6 p.m. EDT

To learn more and to register, visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/SFHK26/

05/07/2026

Michigan Cottage Food Law (Online, Free Sessions)
Learn how to safely prepare and sell allowable foods to the public made in home kitchens. The Michigan Cottage Food Law workshop reviews the food safety aspects and guidelines of preparing and selling cottage foods. The MSU Product Center joins us to cover the business aspects of the Cottage Food Law. A Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector will be available for the Q&A portion of this workshop.
• May 18, 2 p.m. EDT
• June 18, 10 a.m. p.m. EDT
To learn more and to register, visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/CLF26/

05/05/2026

Ready to level up your kitchen skills?
Join MSU Extension 4-H Adulting 101 webinar session: Cooking with Confidence
Learn how to read recipes, understand kitchen terms, and get creative with ingredients-without the stress or waste!
Monday, May 18
6:30–7:30 PM (EST)
Live on Zoom
Build confidence and make cooking fun! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳
Register today at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/cooking_with_confidence

04/19/2026

Agritourism, Farm Marketing, Farm Business Management: This field day will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in Agritourism, Farm Marketing, Farm Business Management. Register here for the Agritourism, Farm Marketing, Farm Business Management series here: https://pears.io/events/msuext/5276/

04/15/2026

Moving Beyond Cottage Food (Online, Free Session)
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.
•May 4, 6 p.m. EDT
To learn more and to register, visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MBCF26/