Events

  • Feb 5

    USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Workshop

    February 5, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Online

    This webinar will provide an overview of the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program, which was released on Jan. 15, 2026.

  • Feb 9

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    February 9, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Feb 16

    Bottling Success How to Start a Sauce, Salsa or Condiment Business

    February 16, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

    Whether you’re planning to sell directly to consumers or are dreaming of retail shelves, you’ll gain practical guidance, clarity, and confidence to move from recipe to revenue with assistance.

  • Feb 18

    ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia-Feb 2026

    February 18, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague rd. Ionia, MI

    Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.

  • Feb 23

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - Feb. 23rd, 2 p.m

    February 23, 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.

  • Feb 25

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    February 25, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Mar 4

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - March 4th , 6 p.m

    March 4, 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.

  • Mar 12

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    March 12, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Mar 13

    Midwest Chestnut Producers Council (MCPC)

    March 13, 2026 – March 14, 2026 W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners MI 49060

    The MCPC Annual Meeting is held in collaboration with MSU Extension and includes grower networking opportunities, educational presentations and a brief business meeting. Open to the public.

  • Mar 23

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - March 23rd, 2 p.m.

    March 23, 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.