Join MSU Extension and the MSU Product Center for a no cost workshop combining Michigan Cottage Food Law education with resources to scale your food business and become commercially licensed.
Event Description:
Interested in starting a food business or growing beyond cottage food sales? This free session will walk through the basics of Michigan’s Cottage Food Law and what it takes to scale into a commercial food business.
MSU Extension staff will provide a high-level overview of food safety requirements, cottage food regulations, and the “next steps” for entrepreneurs looking to expand beyond home production. The MSU Product Center will share how they support food businesses with product development, licensing, packaging, and getting products into retail spaces.
The session will also feature a discussion with an experienced food entrepreneur, offering real-world insight into starting and growing a food business. MSU staff will host a Q&A following the presentations, and there will be dedicated time for audience questions and open discussion.
This session is designed for farmers market vendors, cottage food producers, and anyone interested in turning a food idea into a viable business.
Light refreshments provided but attendees are encouraged to grab food or a snack from the Co-op before the event and bring it downstairs.
Come learn what it takes to move from home kitchen to market—and beyond.Who should attend?
Independent Producers
Agricultural Producer Groups
Farmer Cooperatives
Majority-Controlled Producer Based Businesses
Farmer's Market Vendors
Light refreshments provided but attendees are encouraged to grab food or a snack from the Co-op before the event and bring it downstairs.
Presented by:
MSU Product Center Innovation Counselors
MSU Extension Food Safety Work Team
Hosted by the Marquette Food Co-op
MSU Contact: Anthony Johnson (john8935@msu.edu)
Marquette Food Co-op Contact: Sarah Monte (smonte@marquettefood.coop)
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