Branch County Farmers Day Field Crops Educational Sessions
February 17, 2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Branch Area Careers Center, 366 Morse St, Coldwater, MI 49036
Contact: Branch County MSU Extension office at msue.branch@county.msu.edu or 517-279-4311 ext 0.
Branch County Farmers Day has been a staple for the agriculture community in Branch County for over 50 years. The event has brought farmers, stakeholders, and MSU Extension agriculture educators and specialists together for a day of networking and educational opportunities on a wide range of timely topics.
Due to the high attendance numbers in recent years, this year will have two tracks of educational sessions. Up to 3 RUP and up to 2.5 CCA credits are available from the educational sessions, depending on the individual sessions attended.
AGENDA:
COST:
Due to generous support from the Branch Area Careers Center and the Branch County Ag Council, we can offer this program at NO COST to attendees.
REGISTRATION:
In order to help with logistics planning for the meeting and to avoid a lengthy check-in process that morning, attendees are strongly encouraged to pre-register (LINK COMING SOON) for the event. Those without computer access can call the Branch County MSU Extension office at 517-279-4311 ext. 0 for assistance. We can also accommodate walk-in registrations, but please arrive closer to 8 a.m. to allow sufficient time to get through the lines.
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TESTING:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) handles pesticide registrations. Most private and commercial applicators are encouraged to either maintain certification through earning continuing education credits (a.k.a. RUP credits) or utilize computer-based testing to take exams. Comparatively few opportunities exist to conduct in-person testing in southern Michigan, and these events—which offer testing for commercial and private core and the aerial and fumigation standards, not commercial categories—must now be coupled with a pre-test training program. We have coordinated with MDARD to be able to offer one such in-person event concurrently with the Branch County Farmer’s Day at the BACC. These events are being held simultaneously but completely separately. If you are interested in learning more about the pesticide training and testing session being offered on Presidents Day, visit the MDARD In-Person Core Testing and Core Review registration website. Separate fees and registration are required for that event, and seating is limited.
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