Preserving MI Harvest

Sessions are organized by date below. To learn more about a specific session, click on the session title.

Recordings from previous year's presentations are organized below. To watch the video of a specific session, click on the video image.

Upcoming Sessions

  • Feb 24

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.

  • Feb 24

    Preserving MI Harvest-Michigan Cottage Food Law

    February 24, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom

    Join this session to learn about the Michigan Cottage Food Law, food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Feb 25

    Preserving MI Harvest - Canning: Back to Basics

    February 25, 2025 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

    Whether a beginner to home canning or looking for a refresher on best practices, this class is for you. Join us to learn how to properly use your water bath and pressure canner.

  • Feb 26

    Preserving MI Harvest-Selling MI Honey and Maple Syrup - Safely!

    February 26, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    Learn how to safely handle, package and store honey and maple syrup, and understand the MDARD exemption guidelines for selling these products in Michigan.

  • Feb 28

    Preserving MI Harvest - Dehydrating Produce and Herbs

    February 28, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    Discover how to dehydrate produce, herbs, and fruit leathers by learning about the different methods and resources for dehydrating.

  • Mar 7

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food

    March 7, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    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.

Session Recordings

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