Pesticide Safety Education Program

MSU In-Person Events with RUP Credits

• Feb 24

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing –Feb 24 2026 Flint

  February 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, 1939 Howard Ave., Flint, 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.

• Feb 24

  A How-To for Herbs

  February 24, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

  Ben Phillips will provide hot takes about herbal handiwork. We will discuss methods of production for many annual and perennial species and deliver take-home messages for key plant health issues that some herbs commonly face. Offers RUP credit.

• Feb 26

  Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – Feb 26 2026 Sidney

  February 26, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Montcalm Community College, 2800 College Dr., Sidney, 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.

• Feb 26

  Update on Bulletins Live! Two and Mitigation Measures

  February 26, 2026 9:00AM – 12:00PM Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, Small Conference Room, 3775 S Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI, 48734

  This free training includes a 50-minute session on Bulletins Live! Two and mitigation points, followed by one-on-one guidance on using Bulletins Live! Two for updated bulletins and the PALM app for runoff/erosion and spray drift buffer calculations.

• Feb 26

  Top Tomato Tips

  February 26, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

  Ben Werling will share tips and trick for tons of totally terrific tomatoes. Offers RUP credit.

• Feb 26

  Update on Bulletins Live! Two and Mitigation Measures

  February 26, 2026 2:00PM – 5:00PM Arenac County MSU Extension Office, 120 N. Grove St. County Building, P.O. Box 745, Standish, MI 48658

  This free training includes a 50-minute session on Bulletins Live! Two and mitigation points, followed by one-on-one guidance on using Bulletins Live! Two for updated bulletins and the PALM app for runoff/erosion and spray drift buffer calculations.

• Feb 27

  The Basics of Brassicas

  February 27, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

  An overview of the production methods for broccoli, cauliflower, and other cabbage like vegetables. Offers RUP credit.

• 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 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.