• Jan 21

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing January 21 at Great Lakes Trade Expo

    January 21, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. 2025 Great Lakes Trade Expo- 303 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 21

    2025 Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Update - Three Rivers

    January 21, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM GreenMark Equipment, 16700 Heimbach Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093

    Results of the 2024 projects will be presented. Participants will also learn about historical climate trends that are impacting our growing season in Michigan and have an opportunity to provide input into the research projects to be conducted in 2025.

  • Jan 22

    2025 Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Update - Zeeland

    January 22, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM Zeeland Farm Services Inc., 2525 84th Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464

    Results of the 2024 projects will be presented. Participants will also learn about historical climate trends that are impacting our growing season in Michigan and have an opportunity to provide input into the research projects to be conducted in 2025.

  • Jan 23

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 1-23-25 Lenawee

    January 23, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Lenawee County - 1040 S. Winter St. Ste. 2020, Adrian, MI 49221

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-04-25 Cadillac

    February 4, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Career Tech Center - 9905 East 13th Street, Cadillac, MI 49601

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 6

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-06-25 Bad Ax

    February 6, 2025 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 48413

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 6

    2025 Cultivating Resilience Winter Conference

    February 6, 2025 8:30AM – 2:30PM The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426

    Join us as we showcase practical conservation knowledge that farmers can use to evaluate and enhance their operations!

  • Feb 12

    2025 Southeast Michigan Vegetable Grower Winter Meeting

    February 12, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The Hive at Macon Creek, 8759 Clinton Macon Rd, Clinton, MI 49236.

    Whether you’re a large or small vegetable farm, conventional or organic, growers of all types can find value with this year’s educational agenda.

  • Feb 13

    2025 Hay Production 101

    February 13, 2025 – March 4, 2025 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

    2025 Hay Production 101 is primarily aimed at first time and beginning hay growers, but anyone wanting to increase their knowledge of hay production is welcome. This is a virtual course.

  • Feb 17

    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

    On February 17 you will have the opportunity to connect with neighbors, stakeholders, and MSU Extension staff and learn more about timely topics on irrigation, business management, crop and pest management, and regenerative agriculture.

  • Feb 17

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-17-25 Coldwater

    February 17, 2025 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 49036

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 20

    2025 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting - Hillsdale

    February 20, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Hillsdale ISD Hayes Administration Building, 310 W. Bacon Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242

    Participants of the Crop and Pest Management Update Meetings will hear MSU Extension specialists present the latest recommendations for managing weeds, diseases, insects, and nematodes.

  • Feb 24

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.

  • Feb 24

    Getting Going - Lessons Learned in First Three Years of Community Gardening

    February 24, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

    In this session, two community organizers will share their experiences leading grant-funded projects to develop gardening skills in their communities.

  • Feb 25

    Froots - Pumpkins, Squash, Melons, Cucumbers

    February 25, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

    In this session, Salta Mambetova and Ben Phillips will cut into the production methods for pumpkins and squash, as well as melons and cucumbers. RUP and CCA Credits offered pending MDARD approval.

  • Feb 26

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-26-25 Traverse City

    February 26, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Northwest Michigan Hort. Station - 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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

    Shoots - Asparagus and Rhubarb

    February 26, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

    In this “spring-ahead” session, the Bens will snap in to the best ways to grow these two spring-harvested perennial vegetables. RUP and CCA Credits offered pending approval.

  • Feb 26

    MSU Extension Hands-On training February 26th | Need Help With Bulletins Live! Two?

    February 26, 2025 9:30AM – 12:00AM Macomb MSU Extension, 21885 Dunham Road, Robert VerKuilen, Bldg"E" Clinton Township, MI 48036

    This hands-on training consists of a 50-minute educational session on Bulletins Live! Two, followed by personalized, one-on-one training on how to use the Bulletins Live! Two. This is a FREE event.

  • Feb 26

    Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?

    February 26, 2025 9:30AM – 11:30AM Macomb County MSU Extension Office, 21885 Dunham Road, Robert VerKuilen, Bldg"E" Clinton Township, MI 48036

    Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.

  • Feb 26

    Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

    February 26, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Virtual Via Zoom

    Step-by-step support to help farmers understand the scope of the EQIP program, and how to best advocate for themselves and their farm when interacting with their local field office. RUP and CCA credits may be available, pending approval.