Dickinson County MSU Extension

10/03/2025

Dickinson County 4-H, along with community partners, will be hosting a Trunk-or-Treat tomorrow in conjunction with the Living Hope Community Bible Church’s family friendly fall event in Norway! This is free event for the public. Come join the fun!

Mark your calendars! Dickinson County 4-H will be hosting a Trunk-or Treat event on Saturday, October 4th at the Baciak Farm in Norway from 12pm-4pm. It will take place in conjunction with the Living Hope Community Bible Church's annual family friendly fall event . All are welcome! Come join the fun!!!

10/03/2025

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Q – Cottage Food

Question – “Cannot find online course for cottage food.”

Answer - Online Michigan Cottage Food Law - You choose when you learn.
Learn how to prepare and sell foods to the public under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law by taking this low-cost online course at your own pace. Lessons include information on preparing, packaging, labeling, storing and transporting cottage foods.

For more details or to register for a class visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/cottage_food_law/online-michigan-cottage-food-law
Here is the link to our online workshops held via Zoom.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/CFL2025/

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10/02/2025

10/01/2025

Students at North Elementary School in Iron Mountain had an exciting and educational experience Thursday as they learned how to make fresh apple cider with the help of Rebecca Krans from the Michigan State University Extension.

Students at North Elementary School in Iron Mountain had an exciting and educational experience Thursday as they learned how to make fresh apple cider with the help of Rebecca Krans from the Michigan State University Extension. Krans walked students through the entire process, from preparing the app...

09/25/2025

Join Michigan 4-H State Leader Jodi Schulz for Beyond Ready: Equipping Youth with Skills for Life.
💻 Free webinar for 4-H volunteers
📅 October 6th at 11am or 6pm (Central).
Help youth build confidence, adaptability & life skills—because 4-H prepares them for whatever is next!
👉 Register: https://www.canr.msu.edu/volunteering/mi-4-h-volunteer-webinar-series

09/24/2025

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Bug ID
Question – “This bug is on my garden plants especially green beans. Can you help identify it?”
Answer - This is a late instar nympth of Chinavia hilaris, a species of stink bug native to MI. They are an occasional pest of vegetables and can be hand-picked off.

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09/19/2025

Thank you Super One Foods for supporting our local 4-Her’s!!!

🥩Iron Mountain Super One Foods is proud to bring you locally harvested meat purchased directly from the 4-H youth auction at the county fair!

Hurry in to shop the selection available, supplies won’t last long!
https://www.superonefoods.com/store-details/iron-mountain-super-one-foods

09/19/2025

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Q-“I would like to pressure can chicken soup. I am on a low-sodium diet and was wondering if I could use Herb-Ox no-sodium powder bouillon for my broth.”

A- Luckily, salt is optional is canning soup- and that includes in the bouillon. (Really, the only time salt is NOT optional in canning is when you are pickling!)
If you are going to use bouillon cubes or powders you want to make sure that they are fully dissolved before putting in the jars and they don't contain any thickening agents (like cornstarch).

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