MSU Extension St. Joseph County

Events

• Jul 16

  Michigan Cottage Food Law

  July 16, 2026 – December 7, 2026 Zoom Webinar

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

• Jul 29

  Michigan Viticulture Field Day and Michigan Enology Experience

  July 29, 2026 – July 30, 2026 Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

  Grape growers will gather to share experiences, see the latest technology, and glimpse into the cutting-edge scientific research supporting the grape industry at the longest-standing educational grape- and wine-focused event in the Great Lakes region.

• Jul 29

  Michigan 4-H Business Pitch Contest- Sponsored by MSUFCU

  July 29, 2026 – August 7, 2026

  As part of the Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase, Michigan 4-H and Michigan State University Federal Credit Union invites youth 8-19 years old (as of Jan 1, 2026) to share their business pitch.

• Jul 30

  Grass Identification Course

  July 30, 2026 – July 31, 2026 Kellogg Biological Station

  Crack the code on grass identification! Join us for a two-day grass identification course at the Kellogg Biological Station (KBS).

• Jul 31

  Michigan 4-H License Plate Promotion Contest

  July 31, 2026 – August 7, 2026

  As part of the Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase, Michigan 4-H and the Michigan 4-H Foundation invites youth 8-19 years old (as of Jan 1, 2026) to participate in a fun, hands-on promotion of the Michigan 4-H License Plate!

• Aug 3

  Serving up Food Safety - Preserving Drink Mixers

  August 3, 2026 12:00PM – 12:30PM Zoom Webinar

  Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.

• Aug 3

  August Michigan Beekeeping Office Hours

  August 3, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Webinar

  Join Michigan State University's Apiculture Team for a question and answer session on seasonal beekeeping topics!

Complete listing of Events