Pesticide Safety Education Program

MSU In-Person Events with RUP Credits

• Jan 6

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 6 2026 Bad Axe

  January 6, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Huron Expo Center, 170 W. Soper Rd., Bad Axe, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Jan 8

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Jan 8 2026 Cadillac

  January 8, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Wexford County, 401 N. Lake St., Suite 700, Cadillac, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Jan 13

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 13 2026 Hart

  January 13, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension - 5185 Oceana Dr., Hart, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Jan 15

  Michigan Turfgrass Conference Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam

  January 15, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858

  MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Michigan Turfgrass Conference. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

• Jan 20

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Jan 20 2026 West Olive

  January 20, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ottawa County, Fillmore Complex, 12220 Fillmore St, West Olive, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Jan 22

  Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam at Great Lakes Trade Expo

  January 22, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in DeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Great Lakes Trade Expo. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

• Jan 27

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Jan 27 2026 Benton Harbor

  January 27, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Berrien County, 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Feb 4

  2026 Southeast Michigan Vegetable and Field Crops Grower Winter Meeting

  February 4, 2026 8:30AM – 3:00PM Old Mill Museum, 242 Toledo St., Dundee, MI 48131

  Opportunity for Southeast Michigan farmers to learn from and engage with MSU specialists and educators. This is a free event. 4 RUP and 5 CCA credits pending approval.

• Feb 5

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 5 2026 Adrian

  February 5, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Lenawee County, 1040 S. Winter St., Adrian, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Feb 16

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 16 2026 Coldwater

  February 16, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Branch Area Career Center, 366 Morse St., Coldwater, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Feb 19

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Feb 19 2026 Scottville

  February 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. West Shore Community College, 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Scottville, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Feb 24

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Feb 24 2026 Flint

  February 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, 1939 Howard Ave., Flint, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Feb 26

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 26 2026 Sidney

  February 26, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Montcalm Community College, 2800 College Dr., Sidney, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Mar 4

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –March 4 2026 Jackson

  March 4, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Jackson County Health Department, 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Mar 17

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Mar 17 2026 West Branch

  March 17, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ogemaw County, 205 S. 8th St., County Annex Bldg., West Branch, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Mar 19

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –March 19 2026 Peck

  March 19, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Sanilac Career Center, 175 E. Aitken Rd., Peck, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Mar 24

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Mar 24 2026 Ann Arbor

  March 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Apr 1

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –April 1 2026 Escanaba

  April 1, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Bay College, Student Center Rm 525, 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI

  A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.

• Apr 8

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 8 2026 Kalamazoo

  April 8, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, MI

  English and Spanish reviews of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.

• Apr 14

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – April 14 2026 Traverse City

  April 14, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Northwest Research Center, 6686 S. Center Hwy., Traverse City, MI

  English and Spanish reviews of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. A light lunch will be served.