Virtual Events
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Feb 19
Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - February 2026
February 19, 2026 – March 19, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm ET online
Guiding Principles is a FREE online course for parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful.
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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
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Feb 25
Feeding and Housing Horses through the Winter
February 25, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom
This presentation will cover the topic areas of feeding and housing horses through the winter.
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Feb 25
An Introduction to Solar Grazing with Inverter Cattle
February 25, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom
This presentation will introduce participants to inverter cattle and make the case for grazing inverter cattle in Michigan solar projects.
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Feb 26
2/26/26 Virtual Mental Health First Aid
February 26, 2026 8:30AM – 4:30PM Zoom
The 2/26/26 Virtual Mental Health First Aid certification course is for adults 18 years and older who hope to learn how to assist other adults experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
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Feb 26
Michigan Cottage Food Law
February 26, 2026 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom
Join this session to learn about the guidelines for the Michigan Cottage Food Law, as well as food safety practices for producing cottage foods safely to sell.
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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.
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Feb 26
Farm-to-Family Listening Session
February 26, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom
Listening session for MDARD's Farm to Family Program to identify the emerging needs and opportunities that farmers and other food business have identified within their communities.
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Feb 26
Crop Insurance 101 for Field Crops
February 26, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Prices for many farm inputs remain high compared to commodity prices. This session will review the basics of insurance and how to optimize strategies for corn, soybeans, and wheat growers.
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Feb 26
When to Call the Vet
February 26, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom
Don’t wait for an emergency to find a vet for a farm call. This session covers Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationships, how to build them, and how to know when it’s time to call a veterinarian.
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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.
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Feb 27
Online Extension Extras for Professionals Fourth Fridays: Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Young Children
February 27, 2026 1:00PM – 2:30PM Online; 1:00-2:30pm ET
Extension Extras for Professionals is a collection of free online workshops that provide professional development, guidance, and support for early childhood professionals and caregivers. Trainings are eligible for MIRegistry hours.
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Mar 2
Better Process Control School
March 2, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Erickson Hall, 620 Farm Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824
The Better Process Control School offers an in-person course on food safety.
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Mar 3
Tai Chi for Better SLEEP- Tuesday & Thursday AM
March 3, 2026 – April 30, 2026 9:00 - 10:30 am ET Zoom
Our special program combines two popular workshops: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention and Sleep Education for Everyone Program (SLEEP).
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Mar 3
Online Building Early Emotional Skills for Parents Webinar Series - March 2026
March 3, 2026 – March 24, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm ET online 11:30am-1pm
Building Early Emotional Skills (BEES) for Parents is a FREE online course for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 about developing positive social emotional health.
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Mar 3
Governing Essentials: Ethical Public Service (March 2026)
March 3, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM
This session explores the principles of ethical public service, emphasizing transparency and accountability in governance.
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Mar 3
Keep moving - to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes
March 3, 2026 2:00PM – 3:00PM zoom webinar
This presentation discusses the importance of physical activity and how to overcome barriers to staying active.
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Mar 3
Online Extension Extras for Parents: Importance of Outdoor Play
March 3, 2026 7:30PM – 9:00PM Online; 7:30-9pm ET
Extension Extras For Parents is a collection of free online weekly parenting workshops that provide guidance for parents as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
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Mar 4
Michigan Cottage Food Law - March 4th , 6 p.m
March 4, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Mar 5
Considerations and Practical Tips when Starting, Operating, and Sustaining a Mobile Irrigation Lab Program
March 5, 2026 9:00AM – 9:50AM Zoom
This talk will highlight the importance of irrigation uniformity evaluations and how irrigation system evaluations support precise irrigation management. (Offers CCA Credits)