4-H Farm to Table Workshop Series at Allen Park Farmers Market
October 2, 2026 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Allen Park Farmers Market
Contact: Ashleigh Klein
The 4-H Farm to Table Workshop Series is a hands-on educational experience that helps youth explore where their food comes from and how it moves from the farm to their table. Through engaging workshops, participants learn about local agriculture, food systems, nutrition, and sustainability while building practical life skills. Youth explore how food is grown and harvested, connect with agricultural and food experts, and take part in hands-on cooking activities using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The series emphasizes experiential learning, teamwork, and confidence-building while encouraging healthy food choices, an appreciation for local food systems, and the 4-H philosophy of learning by doing.
Who: Open to youth in grades 4th and up
Where: Allen Park Farmer’s Market
When: Fridays, October 2nd-16th from 5-6:30 PM
Sessions
Oct. 2, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT Fresh Herbs & Refrigerator Pickles
Discover how cucumbers and fresh herbs go from the garden to the table! Participants will learn about growing and preserving herbs, make their own refrigerator pickle brine, and create a customized jar of pickles to take home. Youth will also prepare a fresh herb and oil dip that can be enjoyed as a bread dip or salad dressing while exploring the flavors and uses of common garden herbs.
Oct. 9, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT Apples to Applesauce
Explore one of Michigan's most iconic crops as we learn how apples are grown, harvested, and transformed into delicious foods. Participants will make homemade applesauce from fresh apples and discover how different apple varieties contribute unique flavors and textures.
Oct. 16, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT Pumpkin Energy Bites
Celebrate the fall harvest by learning about pumpkins and their journey from field to food. Participants will explore the pumpkin-growing process while making nutritious, no-bake pumpkin energy bites.
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