MSU Extension Hops

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

  Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic

  March 2, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

  MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

• Mar 4

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –March 4 2026 Jackson

  March 4, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Jackson County Health Department, 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson, 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.

• Mar 4

  Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic

  March 4, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

  MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.

• Mar 5

  Bulletins Live! Two - Howell Open House

  March 5, 2026 8:00AM – 4:00PM Livingston County Extension Office, 2300 E. Grand River Ave. Suite 111 Howell, MI

  Extension educators will walk pesticide applicators through new compliance steps.

• Mar 12

  Bulletins Live! Two - Monroe Open House

  March 12, 2026 8:00AM – 4:00PM Monroe County Extension Office, 963 S. Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI

  Extension educators will walk pesticide applicators through new compliance steps.

• Mar 13

  Bulletins Live! Two - Ann Arbor Open House

  March 13, 2026 8:00AM – 4:00PM Washtenaw County Extension Office, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, MI

  Extension educators will walk pesticide applicators through new compliance steps.

• Mar 16

  2026 AgrAbility National Training Workshop

  March 16, 2026 – March 19, 2026 Park Place Hotel, 300 East State Street, Traverse City MI 49684

  The AgrAbility National Training Workshop is the premier training event addressing issues of disability in agriculture. Professionals and consumers from all over the country participate in sessions, breakouts, tours, networking, and special events.

• Mar 17

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Mar 17 2026 West Branch

  March 17, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Ogemaw County, 205 S. 8th St., County Annex Bldg., West Branch, 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.

• Mar 17

  Bulletins Live! Two - Hillsdale Open House

  March 17, 2026 8:30AM – 4:00PM Hillsdale County Extension Office, 20 Care Drive, Suite B Hillsdale, MI

  Extension educators will walk pesticide applicators through new compliance steps.