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Post-winter freeze: Pruning and vineyard recovery webinar

Published on February 3, 2026
This free educational session on February 26 will provide practical tools for growers to respond to freeze damage and prepare for a successful season ahead.
Learn more about the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program at this upcoming webinar

Published on January 28, 2026
See if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered in Flint on February 24

Published on January 28, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the private or commercial core, fumigation or aerial standard test. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits.
Virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference returns for sixth year with focus on food and livestock production

Published on January 27, 2026
A virtual experience offering nearly 35 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Extreme cold event advisory: Field observations and bud hardiness status in northwest Michigan vineyards

Published on January 26, 2026
A midwinter update on bud cold hardiness, freeze injury risk by variety, and emerging prediction tools for northwest Michigan vineyards.
Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series

Published on January 26, 2026
This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles.
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
Cold weather is coming, but is it too cold for fruit? Likely not.

Published on January 21, 2026
Cold temperatures are forecast late this week, but should not damage fruit buds for the majority of Michigan.
Michigan to host national conference on disability in agriculture

Published on January 15, 2026
The AgrAbility project’s annual National Training Workshop is coming to Traverse City, Michigan, March 16-19, 2026.
Get ready for the Michigan Pruning School by Simonit & Sirch coming March 2026

Published on January 7, 2026
The Michigan Pruning School is a multi-year collaboration to advance sustainable pruning practices in Michigan vineyards.