Events

  • Jul 14

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    July 14, 2025 – December 10, 2025 Zoom Webinar

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

  • 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.

  • Jul 28

    Starting a Food Business

    July 28, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Western Wayne County Extension Office

    Have a recipe or food product idea, or hoping to start selling your food in grocery stores or restaurants? This class will teach you the steps required to become a licensed food entrepreneur.

  • Jul 28

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food - July 28, 2025

    July 28, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM 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.

  • Aug 6

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3): Virtual Session

    August 6, 2025 9:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

    Setting Group Goals for Growth (SG3) is a half-day, interactive, workshop for groups or teams with a current strategic planning, goal setting, futuring, or similar facilitation need.

  • Aug 7

    Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business - August 7, 2025 - (Webinar)

    August 7, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom webinar

    The class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.

  • 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.