Michigan State University Extension, with partners Trinity Health, The New Era Farmer’s Market, Love INC and Molina Healthcare, introduces Discover Michigan Fresh.
Discover Michigan Fresh is a series of six “vegetable-centric” classes highlighting the best of Michigan’s fresh, in-season produce. Participants meet with local farmers and vendors and learn about their produce and other healthy offerings sold at farmers' markets.
SNAP-eligible adults, WIC participants and others will learn about food resources and how to use their food assistance benefits at farmers' markets such as Double Up Food Bucks, Senior Project FRESH and WIC Produce Connection.
Basic nutrition and food safety will also be discussed. Students will perform group activities in the market itself. Over six lessons, one will get tips on how to choose and preserve the best produce and receive recipe ideas for using fresh, local produce. Sample locally grown foods and receive a bag of fresh ingredients to cook the recipe at home.
This series supports residents, farmers, and our local economy.
Discover Michigan Fresh is Tuesday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m.: June 24, July 8 and 22, August 5 and 19 and September 9 at the New Era Farmer’s Market, 1820 Ray Ave., New Era, MI 49446. Enrollment is open to 25 students.
New this year: Classes will be held in the church’s basement multi-purpose room. It is a handicapped-accessible, climate-controlled environment with ample seating. All are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend.
