Events

  • Oct 12

    Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preserving Pie FIlling

    October 12, 2026 4:30PM – 6:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045

    Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to safely process pie filling for long-term storage.

  • Oct 15

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    October 15, 2026 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.

  • Oct 15

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    October 15, 2026 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.

  • Oct 26

    Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preserving Fresh Herbs

    October 26, 2026 4:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045

    Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to safely preserve fresh herbs for long-term storage.

  • Nov 2

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    November 2, 2026 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.

  • Nov 6

    2026 Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference

    November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026

    Purdue University Extension and Michigan State University Extension host the 3rd annual Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference, a two-day event dedicated to empowering homesteaders with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive.

  • Nov 9

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food - November 9. 2026

    November 9, 2026 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.

  • Dec 7

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    December 7, 2026 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.

  • Feb 8

    Presentation on supporting and protecting bees and other pollinators at the Meridian Garden Club (Okemos, MI)

    February 8, 2027 10:30AM – 11:30AM Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos MI 48864

    Learn how to help bees and other pollinators in Michigan.