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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Food Safety and Quality team now offers an online and in-person course for the Alabama Cottage Food Law. This course is for those who want to produce and sell certain nonhazardous food items from their home. Both course options have a $25 enrollment fee. Once completed, participants receive a certification that is good for 3 years. For more information about the Alabama Cottage Food Law course, contact the food safety and quality agent in your area.

Online Course

This self-paced online course is a flexible option for obtaining your Alabama Cottage Food Law certification. The course includes the same information as the in-person option.

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In-Person Course

Find a list of currently scheduled in-person events below. Click on the training location you wish to attend to determine if that class and exam lasts 2 or 3 hours. Registration links for classes are posted 4 to 6 weeks prior to the class date. Check back as those dates draw closer.

Jan 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Rebecca Catalena
Online
Jan 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Susan Hill
Marion County Extension Office
Hamilton, AL
Jan 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Emily Ferko
Bibb Wellness Center
Centreville, AL
Jan 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Susan Hill
Lamar County Extension Office
Vernon, AL
Jan 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Janet Johnson
Russell County Extension Office
Phenix City, AL
Jan 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Rebecca Catalena
Monroe County Extension Office
Monroeville, AL
Jan 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Susan Hill
Winston County Extension Office
Double Springs, AL, AL
Jan 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Emily M Ferko
Lowndes Co Board of Education
Hayneville, AL
Feb 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Emily Ferko
Jones Valley Teaching Farm
Birmingham, AL
Feb 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Dani Reams
Coosa County Extension Office
Rockford, AL
Feb 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Susan Hill
Morgan County Extension Office
Hartselle, AL
Feb 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Bridgette Brannon
Pike County Extension Office
Troy, AL
Feb 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Emily Ferko
Elmore County Agricultural Center
Wetumpka, AL
Feb 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Janet Johnson
Lee County Extension Office
Opelika, AL
Mar 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Susan Hill
Limestone County Extension Office
Athens, AL
Mar 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Janet Johnson
Macon County Extension Office
Tuskegee, AL
Mar 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Susan Hill
Walker County Extension Office
Jasper, AL, AL
Mar 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Emily Ferko
First United Methodist Church
Pell City, AL
Mar 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Susan Hill
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Moulton, AL
Apr 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Dani Reams
Tallapoosa County Extension Office
Dadeville, AL
Apr 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Rebecca Catalena
Washington County Public Library
Chatom, AL
Apr 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Emily Ferko
First United Methodist Church
Columbiana, AL
May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Emily Ferko
Autauga Co Extension Office
Autaugaville, AL