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MSU Extension will offer an online Cottage Food Law Food Safety Training program starting Feb. 16.

Want to sell homemade foods? Here’s what you need to know

If you want to start a food business in Michigan, it’s important to understand the state’s Cottage Food Laws. The Michigan State University Extension service is offering an online Food Safety Program on Feb. 16.

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