BENTON HARBOR — Michigan’s Cottage Food Law, which took effect July 2010, will allow those with an entrepreneurial spirit the opportunity to sell certain homemade food products to the public. 

To learn more, those interested can attend How to Start a Successful Cottage Food Business.

The event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Berrien County Michigan State University Extension, 1737 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor. 

The session combines the business and food safety aspects of preparing and selling cottage foods safely and successfully.  At these workshops, participants will find out what foods can be legally produced as well as how to label and sell them.  Additionally, they will learn food safety practices to ensure that they are producing a wholesome product that people will want to buy. 

This session does not address foods that require commercial licensing such as salsa, pickles, barbeque sauces, or anything containing meat or dairy.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.  Persons with disabilities may request accommodations by calling 269-927-5674 by May 16, to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements.  Requests received after this date will be met when possible.

There is a $20.00 fee to attend a workshop that will help you have a successful small food business.  To register for a workshop on Cottage Foods: How to Start a Successful Business, visit events.anr.msu.edu/berriencfl52018. For more information, contact Berrien County MSU Extension at (269) 927-5674.