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Scholarships available to attend the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo
Published on October 24, 2025
Join fellow food producers at the 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo. Scholarship applications are now being accepted for first time attendees. -
Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants
Published on October 23, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects. -
Session de Revisión, en inglés y español, para Aplicadores de Pesticidas y Examen de MDARD en La GLEXPO 2025 –– 11 de diciembre, 2026
Published on October 20, 2025
Al final de la sesión, tome el examen de MDARD para obtener la licencia o si ya la tiene obtenga los créditos RUP para renovarla. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on October 9, 2025
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
Beyond resistance, why is horseweed a headache for managers?
Published on October 9, 2025
Michigan State University researchers study the factors that affect horseweed’s remarkable ability to develop as a winter or summer annual weed. -
2025 GLEXPO Pesticide Applicator Review and MDARD Testing offered in English and Spanish, December 11
Published on October 9, 2025
Register now for the Pesticide Core Review Training at GLEXPO 2025 on December 11. Participants can take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon in English or Spanish and earn RUP credits. Don’t miss this opportunity! -
Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026
Published on October 7, 2025
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing. -
Maple sap tubing workshop to be held in Newberry
Published on October 6, 2025
On November 11, 2025, Michigan Food and Farming Systems, Heroes to Hives, MSU Extension and the Michigan AgrAbility project will collaborate to offer a maple syrup sap collection tubing installation workshop. -
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity
Published on September 26, 2025
Healthy farms mean healthy communities. MSU Extension’s new resources and training make it easier for you to take simple steps that protect animals and keep Michigan agriculture strong. -
Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo
Published on September 25, 2025
This year’s schedule is packed with educational opportunities for vegetable growers.