Events
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Jul 9
Preserving MI Harvest-Pickle Perfect- Crafting Homemade Vegetable Pickles
July 9, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Pickling is not just for cucumbers. Join us and learn some tasty recipes for pickling a wide variety of veggies and fruits. It is a fun, delicious, and tasty way to preserve!
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Jul 16
Preserving MI Harvest-Basics of Water Bath and Atmospheric Steam Canning
July 16, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Learn everything you need to know about using a water bath canner and atmospheric steam canner safely at home. We will cover supplies, equipment, processing, how to find safe recipes, and more.
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Jul 23
Preserving MI Harvest-Preserving Summer Fruit
July 23, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Discover how to can, freeze and dehydrate sweet berries and summer fruits and create delicious preserved foods to enjoy the taste of summer all year long.
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Jul 30
Preserving MI Harvest-Bean There, Canned That: Pressure Canning Green Beans
July 30, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Green beans are a popular vegetable for canning and plain beans must be pressure canned. Join us and experience how easy it is to pressure can green beans and other vegetables.
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Aug 6
Preserving MI Harvest-Sweet and Savory Salsa
August 6, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Join us to learn about preserving salsa using a variety of fruits. Salsa is not only savory favorite but a sweet addition to any meal.
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Aug 12
Sourdough Workshop at Gilda's The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms
August 12, 2026 3:00PM – 4:00PM The War Memorial 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms MI 48236
The Art of Safe Sourdough
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Aug 13
Preserving MI Harvest-Preserving Tomatoes
August 13, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
What to do with your bounty of tomatoes? We'll share a variety of ways to preserve them to enjoy year-round.
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Aug 20
Preserving MI Harvest-Three Sisters: Preserving Corn, Beans and Squash
August 20, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
These vegetables are staples in many home kitchens. We know they grow well together. So, let's preserve them and enjoy the three sisters all year long.
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Sep 17
Preserving MI Harvest-It's Sauerkraut Season! Let's Ferment!
September 17, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Making batches of Sauerkraut is a tradition for many families. Join us to learn proper techniques to prepare cabbage, ferment and process this delicious product.
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Sep 24
Preserving MI Harvest-Pickling and Preserving What's Left in the Garden
September 24, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
As gardens wind down, learn how to maximize what's left in the garden by pickling, canning and freezing fall produce.
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Oct 1
Preserving MI Harvest-The Drying Game: Basics of Dehydrating
October 1, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Using a food dehydrator to preserve food for long term storage is easier than you think! Join us to learn safe methods for drying food.
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Oct 8
Preserving MI Harvest-Oh Deer, Preserving Venison
October 8, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Preserving venison must be done using a pressure canner. Learn how to safely can, freeze and dehydrate venison and where to find research-based recipes.
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Oct 15
Preserving MI Harvest-Preserving Apples
October 15, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
What can you do with an abundance of apples? Let's explore ways to freeze, can, and dry apples during Michigan's apple season.
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Oct 29
Preserving MI Harvest-Preserving with Pumpkins
October 29, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Pumpkins are more than just decorations. Join us to explore the many ways to preserve pumpkin.
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Nov 5
Preserving MI Harvest-Holiday Baking
November 5, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Learn how to store yummy treats for the best quality. Will discuss how to safely handle ingredients because no one loves a foodborne-illness grinch.
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Nov 12
Preserving MI Harvest-Gifts for the Home Preserver
November 12, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Make your list and check it twice to include gifts for a home food preserver. Learn about some of the latest gadgets for canning, freezing, and drying food.