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  Learn more about the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program webinar in January 2025

  Published on December 20, 2024
  Find out if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.

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  Specialty crop producers are nearly certain to get payment if they apply soon to the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program

  Published on December 16, 2024
  Apply with your local Farm Service Agency office by January 8, 2025.

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  Need help with Bulletins Live! Two?

  Published on December 16, 2024
  MSU Extension is offering six free educational hands-on training sessions on how to use the Bulletins Live! Two system. RUP credits have been requested.

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  Coming up next week at GLEXPO: Pesticide Core Review and MDARD testing, RUP credits, and Worker Protection Safety training in English and Spanish, December 12

  Published on December 6, 2024
  Register now for the Pesticide Core Review and Worker Protection Safety Training at GLEXPO 2024 on Dec. 12. Participants can take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon, complete the required EPA WPS training and earn RUP credits.

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  Michigan State University Extension to host Planning for Profit Workshop for farmers

  Published on December 3, 2024
  Michigan State University Extension will host a two-day workshop focused on budgeting and marketing in order to maximize producer profit.

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  Herbicide plan for the 2025 season

  Published on November 19, 2024
  Update for field crop farmers on RUP credit opportunities, Bulletins Live! Two and herbicide strategies for the 2025 season.

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  Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.

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  EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

  Published on November 11, 2024
  Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.

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  Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help

  Published on October 30, 2024
  Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management.

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  Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

  Published on October 23, 2024
  Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.