Gratiot County Extension

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Thinking about selling homemade baked goods or other foods?
Join our Michigan Cottage Food Law Workshop to learn the rules for safely preparing and selling cottage foods in Michigan. We'll cover recent law updates, food safety, labeling, and selling requirements.
Business tips from the MSU Product Center
❓ Live Q&A with an MDARD inspector

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/michigan-cottage-food

10/09/2026

Today is the DAY!
Join us for a free lunch!

Take a break from the fields and join us for lunch in Shepherd today (at Star of the West) from 11 AM – 1 PM!

Save the Date!

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Registration is now open for the award-winning Introduction to Lakes Online course from Michigan State University Extension! Offered once a year, this six-week online class is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of inland lakes including lakefront property owners, concerned residents, local leaders, and decision-makers. 🌊 🐟

Led by MSU Extension experts and state agency professionals, the course explores a variety of topics, including lake ecology, watershed management, shoreline protection, aquatic plants, Michigan water law, and community engagement.

The 2027 program begins January 26 and runs through March 19. The registration deadline is January 29, 2027.

Ready to dive in? Learn more and register at www.canr.msu.edu/lakesonline.

10/05/2026

Happy National 4-H week!

10/05/2026

Farms can once again make their Farm Bill commodity program election for the 2026 production year. Will it be PLC or ARC-CO? To help you choose which program best fits your farm, join MSU Extension for a special webinar program on Thursday, November 5 at 1:00 PM. Register here https://pears.io/events/msuext/10717/

10/02/2026

Thinking about selling homemade baked goods or other foods?
Join our Michigan Cottage Food Law Workshop to learn the rules for safely preparing and selling cottage foods in Michigan. We'll cover recent law updates, food safety, labeling, and selling requirements.
Business tips from the MSU Product Center
❓ Live Q&A with an MDARD inspector
🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/michigan-cottage-food