Events

  • Feb 23

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 23, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry

  • Mar 2

    Better Process Control School

    March 2, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Erickson Hall, 620 Farm Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824

    The Better Process Control School offers an in-person course on food safety.

  • Mar 3

    Citizen Planner Barry County Classroom Program 2026

    March 3, 2026 – April 7, 2026 Tyden Center Community Room at 121 S Church St, Hastings, MI 49058

    This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.

  • Mar 4

    Adulting 101 2026- Full Listing of Monthly Sessions

    March 4, 2026 – November 12, 2026 Zoom

    Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Join us monthly on zoom to learn real life skills to help you successfully transition to living independently.

  • Mar 5

    Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate? - Passing on Personal Possessions

    March 5, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Family feuds are more likely to erupt over treasured possessions than over money. Learn strategies that will help you jumpstart conversations about inheritance issues.

  • Mar 10

    Moving Beyond Cottage Food - March 10. 2026

    March 10, 2026 2:00PM – 3:30PM Zoom Webinar

    Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

  • Mar 10

    Property Tax Foreclosure Basics - March 10, 2026

    March 10, 2026 5:00PM – 6:00PM Webinar

    This webinar will describe the property tax foreclosure timeline in Michigan and options to manage the delinquency.

  • Mar 10

    Online Extension Extras for Parents: Talking With Kids About Differences

    March 10, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Online; 7:30-9pm ET

    Extension Extras For Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • Mar 11

    Value Chain Coordination: Other Sales Avenues - Emerging Farmer Learning Series

    March 11, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    All are welcome to join this free, 7-week webinar series exploring key business skills for Michigan growers with speakers from across the state. This series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and CRFS.

  • Mar 12

    Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - March 12, 2026

    March 12, 2026 9:00AM – 1:00PM Zoom

    This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.

  • Mar 12

    MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar

    March 12, 2026 10:00AM – 11:30AM Online

    This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.

  • Mar 14

    Clinton County Water Quality Workshop

    March 14, 2026 9:00AM – 12:30PM Victor Township Hall, 6843 Alward Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848

    This workshop will help waterfront property owners make informed decisions about managing water quality in their lakes, ponds, and gravel pits.

  • Mar 16

    Benton Harbor Farmer & Food Business Listening Session

    March 16, 2026 9:30AM – 1:00PM Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, 376 W. Main Street, Suite 130, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

    Join us for this interactive event designed to collect feedback that will shape future MDARD funding opportunities and provide direct input into an active study on new opportunities at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market

  • Mar 17

    Online Extension Extras for Parents: Exploring Parenting Styles

    March 17, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Online; 7:30-9pm ET

    Extension Extras For Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.

  • Mar 18

    How Much Home Can You Afford?

    March 18, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Webinar

    Looking to buy a home? Learn how to calculate how much home you can afford based on your current income during this 1-hour event.

  • Mar 18

    Customer Insights and Marketing - Emerging Farmer Learning Series

    March 18, 2026 12:00PM – 1:30PM

    All are welcome to join this free, 7-week webinar series exploring key business skills for Michigan growers with speakers from across the state. This series is facilitated by the Michigan Good Food Fund and CRFS.

  • Mar 18

    Homeownership Education Webinar (MSHDA) - March 18, 2026

    March 18, 2026 4:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will provide you with valuable information about the home buying process.

  • Mar 19

    Local Government Policy and Practice: Data Centers and Michigan's Electric Utilities

    March 19, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM

    Institute for Public Utilities Director Dr. Erik Nordman will share the latest developments regarding data center proposals and how they might affect Michigan's electric utilities, customers, and communities.

  • Mar 19

    TOPP Farmer Webinars: Business Planning for Organic Farmers

    March 19, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online

    Join 4 FREE Farmer Webinars : 1.Business Planning for Organic Farmers; 2.Succession Planning for Organic Farmers; 3.Organic System Plans: the stepping stone to organic certification; 4.Soil Health: Reduced Tillage Strategies for Organic Farmers

  • Mar 19

    Fiscally Ready Communities: Capital Asset Management and Planning

    March 19, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM

    This session will cover the basics of a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - best practices, and give participants a chance to share techniques that have worked for their community.