• 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

    How to Protect Your Operation

    February 24, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Learn how to identify and manage financial risks within your organization while reviewing robust cybersecurity measures to protect operations.

  • Feb 25

    Bring Your Own Soil to Determine Soil Texture

    February 25, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Soil health is vital to grow healthy crops but can be challenging aspect of farming. Soil tests help to know how many nutrients are in the soil and what to add, but soil texture is also critical for good soil management. CCA credits offered.

  • 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

    How Can Loans Help Your Farm Business Grow?

    February 26, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    What benefits do loans really provide my farm business? How do I begin preparing to apply for a loan? What is a lender looking for when they review my loan request? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this session.

  • Feb 26

    Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

    February 26, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM 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. CCA credits offered.

  • Feb 27

    Michigan Urban Agriculture Summit

    February 27, 2025 8:00AM – 4:00PM MSU James B. Henry Center, 3535 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910

    Join Michigan State University and partners for a convening of urban farmers and urban agriculture stakeholders to enhance urban agriculture in Michigan through collaborative, community-led research and initiatives.

  • Feb 27

    Farmer’s Ag and Chats

    February 27, 2025 9:00AM – 11:00AM Gratiot County MSU Extension Office, 219 N State St, Alma, MI 48801

    Markets are low in field crops. These Farmer’s Ag and Chats allow you to get out of the house, get some coffee and doughnuts, and spend some time with others experiencing similar things.

  • Feb 27

    Selling Farm Fresh Meat in Michigan

    February 27, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    This session will provide an introduction to selling fresh meat in Michigan help farmers understand the major decision points and regulatory concerns involved in deciding to get hogs, sheep, goats and cattle processed and sold as meat in Michigan.

  • Feb 28

    Planning for Climate Change on your Farm

    February 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Think through climate-related risks on your farm and learn how to make a plan to prepare for heavy rains, wind, drought, heat or floods. CCA credits offered.