Charlevoix County MSU Extension

06/08/2026

Michigan Cottage Food Law (Online, Free Sessions)

Learn how to safely prepare and sell allowable foods to the public made in home kitchens. The Michigan Cottage Food Law workshop reviews the food safety aspects and guidelines of preparing and selling cottage foods. The MSU Product Center joins us to cover the business aspects of the Cottage Food Law. A Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector will be available for the Q&A portion of this workshop.

· June 18, 10 a.m. p.m. EDT To learn more and to register, visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/CLF26/

06/07/2026

Savvy Tips for Starting a Small Business

This class provides financial tools to entrepreneurs and potential small business owners who are considering starting a new business.

To register go to www.mimoneyhealth.org.

06/06/2026

Selling Michigan Honey & Maple Syrup Safely

Food safety is key to successfully selling honey and maple syrup in Michigan. Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development allows for collection and production of honey and maple syrup that can be sold without a license, and there is an expectation that this is done safely. Personal hygiene, food safe containers, storage, cleaning and sanitizing methods, and MDARD’s exemption guidelines are topics covered on this workshop.June 8, 2 p.m. EDT To learn more and to register, visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/SyrupHoney26/

06/05/2026

The cortisol effect: Understanding how the body’s primary stress hormone influences mental and physical well-being.

The cortisol effect: Understanding how the body’s primary stress hormone influences mental and physical well-being.

06/04/2026

These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of children as they navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting. Participants may register for as few or as many workshops as they wish. The workshops are on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00PM ET

Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_niFCQDzYRKGCnu3qCa5vmw

06/03/2026

Tai Chi for Better SLEEP

June 23, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Online

This series combines Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and the Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP).

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/tcbs-butman?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=extensiondigests

06/03/2026

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Question – “A Guide for choosing storing and using fresh fruits and vegetables from farmer’s markets?”



Answer – We have the Storing Michigan Fresh Produce guide: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/storing_michigan_fresh_produce









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06/02/2026

Surviving and Thriving on a Fixed Income

This free workshop will cover tools to manage your financial resources, planning for the unexpected, tips to increase income and spend less, and setting goals and getting ahead.

To register go to www.mimoneyhealth.org.

05/31/2026

Preserving MI Harvest (Online, Free Sessions)

Thursdays – 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Learn the latest methods and research for preserving foods at home. Let us help you fill your pantry and freezer by preserving food safely at home.

· June 4 - Preserving Meat

Discover the many ways to enjoy meat- grilling, smoking, curing, and dehydrating. Join us for expert tips and practical tricks to boost your knowledge and keep your family safe from foodborne illness.

· June 11 - Top It Off with Preserved Condiments and Dressings

There's nothing better than homemade condiments to top off your favorite burger or sandwich. Discover some tasty preservation recipes for relishes, mustard, ketchup and more. Also, learn to make flavorful homemade dressings to spice up your salad.

To learn more and to register, visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Preserving2026/