Events
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Jul 31
Preserving MI Harvest- Brrrr Blanching and Freezing Produce
July 31, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Learn how to freeze your garden fresh produce by blanching and freezing. We’ll discuss what is blanching, what to blanch and freezing tips for the best quality.
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Aug 4
Serving Up Food Safety - Jammin' with Freezer Jam
August 4, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Aug 7
Preserving MI Harvest- Seal it Safe: Water Bath Canning
August 7, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Learn everything you need to know to water bath can produce safely at home. We will cover supplies, equipment, processing, how to find safe recipes, and more.
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Aug 11
Serving Up Food Safety - Freezing Sweet Corn
August 11, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Aug 14
Preserving MI Harvest- CAN You Tomato?
August 14, 2025 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 18
Serving Up Food Safety - School Lunches
August 18, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Aug 18
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Preservation Equipment & Freezing
August 18, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation equipment and recipes, along with how to preserve your fruit and vegetables by through blanching and freezing.
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Aug 21
Preserving MI Harvest- Sweet and Savory Salsas
August 21, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Salsa is a great way to preserve your tomatoes and peppers. Join us to learn the science of preserving sweet and savory salsas!
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Aug 25
Serving Up Food Safety - Hot Topics in Food Safety
August 25, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Aug 25
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Water bath Canning Process & Pressure Canning
August 25, 2025 5:30PM – 7:00PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Explore home food preservation basics of water bath and pressure canning.
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Sep 8
Serving Up Food Safety - Squash: What to do with it all
September 8, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Sep 10
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Hand-On Class: Picking
September 10, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Join us as we explore the home preservation technique of pickling.
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Sep 11
Preserving MI Harvest- Three Sisters-Preserving Corn, Squash and Beans
September 11, 2025 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Three sisters include corn, beans and squash. These three crops compliment each other when growing in the garden. How do they compare when preserving them? Together we will learn the different methods of safe ways to preserve them.
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Sep 15
Serving Up Food Safety - Fun with Fruit Leather
September 15, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Sep 17
Van Buren DIstrict Library - Hand-On Class: Applesauce
September 17, 2025 5:30PM – 7:30PM Webster Memorial Branch 200 North Phelps Street Decatur MI 49045
Join us as we preserve home made applesauce in this hands on home foods preservation class.
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Sep 18
Preserving MI Harvest- It's Sauerkraut Season! Let's Ferment!
September 18, 2025 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 22
Serving Up Food Safety - Cooling Food Safely
September 22, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Sep 25
Preserving MI Harvest- Pickling and Preserving What's Left in the Garden
September 25, 2025 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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Sep 29
Serving Up Food Safety - Hot Topics in Food Safety
September 29, 2025 12:00PM – 12:30AM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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Oct 2
Preserving MI Harvest- Oh Deer, Preserving Venison
October 2, 2025 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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