Serving up Food Safety

Have lunch with our Food Safety Team as we dive into food safety topics each week. Join us as we explore best practices to keep food safe, whether at work, home, or on the go. This engaging and interactive workshop will provide valuable insights into food safety essentials, such as proper food handling, storage, and preparation techniques. Join us online via Zoom using your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or any device with internet access.

This is a FREE workshop taught by an experienced MSU Extension Food Safety Educators.  

Choose to register for all the sessions by selecting the "register all" button or select the individual sessions you are interested in registering for.  

COST: FREE

February - Food Safety In the Kitchen

• Feb. 2, 2026 - Pressure Perfect: Cook Smart, Cook Safe!
  Own an electric pressure cooker but feel unsure about using it? Join us for a short presentation to learn how pressure cookers work and discover essential tips for using them safely and confidently!
• Feb. 9, 2026 - Quick Guide to Dehydrating Produce 
  Discover how to use a variety of food dehydrators to safely dry produce.
• Feb. 16, 2026 - Cutting boards and Knives
  A sharp knife is one of the safest tools in your kitchen—when used with a clean, well-maintained cutting board. Learn how to sharpen knives, explore different types of knives, and keep your cutting boards safe and sanitary.
• Feb. 23, 2026 - Everyday Kitchen Safety: Simple Tips 
  Keep your kitchen safe with simple, practical food safety tips you can use every day. This session will cover cleaning, cooking and food storage practices. Learn how small changes can make a big difference in keeping your family safe.

March - Emergency Preparedness

• March 2, 2026 - Ready for Power Outages?  
  Join us to learn how to keep yourself and your family healthy and safe from foodborne illness during power outages, before you experience an emergency event.
• March 9, 2026 - Fire Preparedness  
  Join us for part two of our emergency preparedness series. You learn how to keep yourself and your family healthy and safe from foodborne illness during fires, before you experience an emergency event.

• March 23, 2026 - Preparing for Floods 
  Join us for part three of our emergency preparedness series. You will learn how to keep yourself and your family healthy and safe from foodborne illness during flooding, before you experience an emergency event.
• March 30, 2026 - Preventing and Responding to Poison Emergencies 
  Find out more about preventing accidental poisoning and some things you may be doing that may introduce poison into our food supply and don't even know it. 

April – Flavors that Last – From Cultures to Freezers.

• April 6, 2026 - The Art of Safe Sourdough
  Let's chat about food safety issues to keep in mind when making sourdough bread and other goodies!  
• April 13, 2026 - Jammin with Frozen Fruits 
  Learn how to utilize the frozen fruit in your freezer to create jams and jelly to enjoy a taste of summer now or all year long. 
• April 20, 2026 - Freezer Meals Prep 
  Whether you're cooking for one or a large group, prepping meals for the freezer is a great way to plan ahead. Join us to learn how to safely prepare meals for the freezer. 
• April 27, 2026 - Kombucha 101: Sip, Savor, and Start Brewing! 
  Discover the art of brewing your own Kombucha at home! This class will guide you through the basics of fermentation, the ingredients you need, and step-by-step instructions for creating this tangy, rich drink. 

May - Allergen Awareness

• May 4, 2026 - Allergy 101: Awareness 
  What is a food allergy and how does it differ from an intolerance? Let’s talk about the top nine allergens.
• May 11, 2026 - Allergy 102: Living with a Food Allergy  
  We’ll break it down: label reading, emergency care plans, and advocacy.  
• May 18, 2026 - Allergy 103: Preparing Food Allergen Friendly Foods 
  What’s cross-contact anyway? We’ll talk about keeping your loved ones safe in the kitchen.