Gladwin County MSU Extension

10/22/2026

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.

· Oct. 15, 10 am EDT
· Nov. 2, 2 pm EST
· Dec. 7, 6 pm EST

To learn more and to register, visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/michigan-cottage-food

10/21/2026

Our team is busy learning and growing at Fall Extension Conference 2026! We can’t wait to bring back new ideas and resources to share with our communities! 💚🤍

10/20/2026

Want to make your 4-H club even better? Join us October 27 at noon for Infusing Positive Youth Development into Your 4-H Club! Get fresh ideas to build belonging, encourage youth voice, and help your members become Beyond Ready!

More information and Registration: https://www.canr.msu.edu/volunteering/mi-4-h-volunteer-webinar-series.

10/19/2026

The Gladwin MSU Extension office will be closed this week, October 20-22, for our annual MSU Fall Extension Conference in East Lansing. If you need to get ahold of Kable, Brittany, Talynn, or Danielle during this time, please send them an email or leave a message at (989) 426-7741 and they will get back to you at their earliest convenience. Thank you!

10/14/2026

Serving Up Food Safety Monday Oct. 26th – 12 p.m.
Butter Up! Creating Sweet Fruit Spreads
Fruit butters add rich flavor and natural sweetness to a wide variety of dishes! Join us to learn how to make and safely preserve these delicious, smooth spreads at home.
www.canr.msu.edu/events/serving-up-food-safety2026

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Don't miss out on the Lower Peninsula Pasture Walks! Join us this October for hands-on learning about soil health, water infiltration, and pasture management. No registration required. Find a location near you and come walk the pasture with us! For questions, please contact (989) 426-7741 or [email protected]

10/12/2026

The Gladwin County MSU Extension office & Annex Building will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day. Please leave a message at (989) 426-7741 or [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

10/08/2026

You won't want to miss this week's Grazing Chat! Join Alejandro Ortiz, Co-Founder & CEO of Luzardo, to learn how innovative technology is helping cattle producers estimate weights from a simple photo, saving time, labor, and stress on livestock. Register here 👉
https://msu.zoom.us/j/91879661389?pwd=QbDrZ9yOMdO6alsXY8lIsgz8G7eiod.1&jst=1

10/07/2026

🍂 Fall is the perfect time to start planning for an unforgettable 2027! 🍁
Have you ever thought about opening your home and sharing your family’s everyday life with a student from another country? 🌎❤️ For more information, contact: Michigan 4-H International Exchange Program Coordinator Jan Brinn [email protected]