MSU Extension Vegetables

Events

• Sep 17

  Meet Your MSU Extension Educators at the Midland Area Farmers Market

  September 17, 2025 7:00AM – 1:00PM 825 E Main St, Midland, MI 48640

  Join MSU Extension at the Midland Area Farmers Market for a chance to meet your local Educators!

• Sep 18

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series: Late Season Weed Control (RUP/CCA)

  September 18, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information on rapidly changing field crop and environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This week's topic is late season weed control with Dr. Christy Sprague.

• Sep 18

  Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers Webinar - Session 2: I-9 Compliance

  September 18, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom webinar

  Learn practical tools to conduct internal I-9 audits, correct common errors, and build a documentation system to remain in compliance and protect your operation.

• Sep 20

  2025 Michigan Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour

  September 20, 2025 2:00PM – 4:00PM 2745 S Sashabaw Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462

  This tour is perfect for commercial cut flower growers looking to expand their knowledge and network with others in the industry.

• Sep 25

  Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers Webinar - Session 3: Immigration Policy

  September 25, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom webinar

  Learn about current immigration enforcement trends and future reform proposals that could impact agricultural employers and their workforce.

• Oct 4

  Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference

  October 4, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

  The Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!

• Oct 11

  Farm Field Day with Fisheye Farm - TOPP Partner Event

  October 11, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM Fisheye Farms, 2334 Buchanan St, Detroit, MI 48208

  Join us for a tour of Fisheye Farm hosted by Keep Growing Detroit and the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. You’ll see the infrastructure, tools and techniques Fisheye uses to be a successful market garden selling wholesale and retail in Detroit.

• Oct 20

  Scaling Production & Creating a Healthy Workplace with Green Wagon Farm - TOPP Partner Event

  October 20, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Green Wagon Farm, 4960 Quiggle Ave, Ada, MI, 49301

  Join us for a farm tour, presentation & Q&A with Green Wagon Farm, hosted by Real Organic Project & TOPP. Learn how Heather & Chad Anderson scaled veggie production, built a strong team, and fostered a healthy workplace for long-term success.

• Oct 21

  APWA Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam

  October 21, 2025 7:00AM – 3:00PM 7:00 a.m. check in Comfort Inn & Suites and Conference Center 2424 S Mission St. 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 American Public Works Association Conference. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

• Oct 21

  2025 Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference

  October 21, 2025 8:00AM – 4:00PM Molecular Plant Sciences Building, MSU Campus, 1066 Bogue St., East Lansing, MI 48824

  The conference provides agricultural lenders, agribusinesses, policymakers, and other interested parties with updates on the economy and agricultural industries in Michigan. Hear from experts about agricultural policy, commodity outlooks, and much more.