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 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 20

    Organic Vegetable Pest Management Field Day

    August 20, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM University of Michigan Campus Farm, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    Learn about managing vegetable pests using organic methods at the University of Michigan Campus Farm

  • Aug 20

    Decreasing Fat/Sugar/Salt on August 20,2025

    August 20, 2025 5:00PM – 7:00PM 2960 Dontz Road, Manistee MI 49660

    In this class, you will learn tips and tricks to recognize these ingredients on food labels, how to cook healthier, and decrease your intake of fat, salt, and sugar throughout your day.

  • 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.

  • Aug 27

    Be A Healthy Role Model, August 27, 2025

    August 27, 2025 5:00PM – 7:00PM 2960 Dontz Road, Manistee MI 49660

    In this class, you’ll learn 10 simple tips to positively impact your child’s health for life.

  • 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.