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

  • Feb 24

    MSU Extension Winter Cow-Calf Meeting

    February 24, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Saginaw Valley State University & Research Center

    Michigan State University Extension is conducting three cow-calf meetings across the UP and two in Lower MI.

  • Feb 25

    Market Channels and Marketing Strategies for Beginning Farmers

    February 25, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    An overview of market channels available to beginning farmers and marketing strategies for building a customer base and breaking into new markets.

  • Feb 25

    Bridging the Gap: Michigan’s Farm Link Movement

    February 25, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

    Explore what farm linking is, how it works, the connection to Conservation Districts, and the new statewide resource, MIFarmLink.

  • 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.

  • Feb 26

    Top Tomato Tips

    February 26, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

    Ben Werling will share tips and trick for tons of totally terrific tomatoes. Offers RUP credit.

  • Feb 26

    Farm-to-Family Listening Session

    February 26, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

    Listening session for MDARD's Farm to Family Program to identify the emerging needs and opportunities that farmers and other food business have identified within their communities.

  • Feb 26

    Crop Insurance 101 for Field Crops

    February 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Prices for many farm inputs remain high compared to commodity prices. This session will review the basics of insurance and how to optimize strategies for corn, soybeans, and wheat growers. 

  • Feb 26

    An Intro to Growing Strawberries

    February 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Who doesn’t love a fresh strawberry? Join fruit educators Cheyenne and Derek as they talk through how to set your strawberries up for success!

  • Feb 26

    MSU Extension Winter Cow-Calf Meeting

    February 26, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Rudyard Hall

    Michigan State University Extension is conducting three cow-calf meetings across the UP and two in Lower MI