Events

  • Jul 28

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food

    July 28, 2025 – November 3, 2025 Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

  • Aug 12

    Facilitative Leadership: Aug. 12-14, 2025

    August 12, 2025 – August 14, 2025 MSU Brody Square, 241 W. Brody Rd., East Lansing, MI 48825

    This three-day class focuses on creating an inclusive culture of collaborative learning in teams, communities, and organizations.

  • Aug 14

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - August 14, 2025

    August 14, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Aug 18

    Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preservation Equipment & Freezing

    August 18, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045

    Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to preserve your fruit and vegetables by through blanching and freezing.

  • Aug 25

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - August 25, 2025

    August 25, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Aug 25

    Van Buren DIstrict Library - Water bath Canning Process & Pressure Canning

    August 25, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045

    Explore home food preservation basics of water bath and pressure canning.

  • Sep 8

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - September 8, 2025

    September 8, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Sep 10

    Van Buren DIstrict Library - Hand-On Class: Picking

    September 10, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045

    Join us as we explore the home preservation technique of pickling.

  • Sep 15

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food - September 15, 2025

    September 15, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

  • Sep 16

    How Much Home Can You Afford?

    September 16, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom webinar

    Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 1-hour event.