• May 6

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    May 6, 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.

  • May 7

    2025 Making It In Michigan Conference

    May 7, 2025 8:30AM – 11:00AM Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933

    Join the MSU Product Center for Michigan's premier food business networking conference on May 7, 2025, at the Lansing Center.

  • May 7

    2025 Making It In Michigan Trade Show

    May 7, 2025 11:00AM – 3:30PM Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933

    Join the MSU Product Center for Michigan's premier food business trade show on May 7, 2025, at the Lansing Center.

  • May 12

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food May 12, 2025

    May 12, 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.

  • May 15

    Land Access Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    May 15, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum.

  • May 19

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    May 19, 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.

  • May 21

    Preventive Controls for Human Food: PCQI Blended Training Course Part 2

    May 21, 2025 7:30AM – 5:00PM MSU Food Processing and Innovation Center, 3361 Hulett Road, Okemos, MI 48864

    This course is recognized by the FDA and successful completion of this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual (PCQI).

  • May 22

    Urban Agriculture and Policy Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    May 22, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • May 29

    Produce Safety Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    May 29, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • Jun 5

    Soil Health Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    June 5, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • Jun 12

    Integrated Pest Management Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    June 12, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • Jun 17

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    June 17, 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.

  • Jun 19

    Pollinator Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    June 19, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum

  • Jun 26

    Farm Financial Management Workshop for Beginning Farmers

    June 26, 2025 5:30PM – 8:30PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Free workshop to learn farming skills and provide feedback on new curriculum