MSU Extension Allegan County

Resources

Michigan Fresh Fact Sheets
MSU Extension Michigan Fresh educational program helps people explore our state’s bounty of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamentals.

Michigan Cottage Food Law On-line Training
Thinking of starting a food related business....this website will take you to a description  for on-line training opportunites.

West Michigan Farm Markets an opportunity to search by county or zip code to locate farm markets and to see which markets accept Bridge Cards.

Food Safety & Preservation Resources

• USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline:  1-800-535-4555
  This hotline is staffed by food safety specialists. The “real person” hotline is available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on weekdays year round. You can also choose from an extensive menu of recorded food safety messages 24 hours a day.
• So Easy to Preserve Book (5^th edition);University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
• Complete Guide to Home Canning (USDA)
• Michigan Department of Agriculture
• Michigan Product Center online or call (517) 432-8750