Events

  • Nov 3

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food - November 3, 2025

    November 3, 2025 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.

  • Nov 10

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - November 10, 2025

    November 10, 2025 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.

  • Nov 15

    Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

    November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM

    Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park 2. Transition to Organic Scholarship for farmers certifying as organic and working with a mentor

  • Dec 10

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - December 10, 2025

    December 10, 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.

  • Feb 7

    Holland Area Beekeepers Association Bee School

    February 7, 2026 7:30AM – 4:30PM Howard Miller Community Center, 14 South Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464

    Learn from seasoned beekeepers in the West Michigan area!

  • Feb 21

    Kalamazoo Bee School

    February 21, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 West O Ave., Kalamazoo MI

    Whether you're interested in learning how to keep honey bees or a seasoned beekeeper, the Kalamazoo Bee School offers opportunities to learn!