• 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.

  • Jan 24

    Planning for Profit: Marketing and Production Budget Workshop (Jan 24)

    January 24, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Culinary and Allied Health Building Room CAH223, 418 E. Walnut Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

    Learn tools to maximize your profit by choosing the crop and market mix that works best for your farm.

  • Jan 28

    Managing Risk Through Diverse Specialty Crop Marketing Strategies - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

    January 28, 2025 1:00PM – 2:30PM Online via Zoom

    This presentation will provide an overview of various direct and intermediated market channels for specialty crop producers, including the benefits and risk management considerations of each.

  • Jan 31

    Planning for Profit: Marketing and Production Budget Workshop (Jan 31)

    January 31, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College Culinary and Allied Health Building Room CAH223, 418 E. Walnut Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

    Learn tools to maximize your profit by choosing the crop and market mix that works best for your farm.

  • 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 5

    Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days

    February 5, 2025 – February 6, 2025 The Mendel Center 2755 E. Napier Avenue Benton Harbor MI, Michigan 49022

    Two days of educational sessions covering important topics such as climate considerations and mitigation strategies, new precision management technologies, orchard and vineyard floor management, and pest and disease management.

  • 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

    Farmer’s Ag and Chats

    February 6, 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 11

    2025 Farm Bill Commodity Program #2 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

    February 11, 2025 6:30PM – 8:00PM Online via Zoom

    These sessions will help agricultural producers explore their options for 2025 Farm Bill commodity programs. MSU Extension experts will provide information on current policy updates and how these relate to the Farm Bill.

  • Feb 13

    Passing the Torch: Farm Transition Planning in Northern Michigan

    February 13, 2025 10:00AM – 3:00PM Lunch included. Registration open now! Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy offices, 2846 N. Three Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686

    This event provides an overview of farm transfer and estate planning, including the use of conservation agreements. A panel of farmers who have gone through the succession process will discuss their perspectives and lessons learned.