• Feb 24

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.

  • Feb 25

    Bring Your Own Soil to Determine Soil Texture

    February 25, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Soil health is vital to grow healthy crops but can be challenging aspect of farming. Soil tests help to know how many nutrients are in the soil and what to add, but soil texture is also critical for good soil management. CCA credits offered.

  • Feb 26

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-26-25 Traverse City

    February 26, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Northwest Michigan Hort. Station - 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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

    Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

    February 26, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Step-by-step support to help farmers understand the scope of the EQIP program, and how to best advocate for themselves and their farm when interacting with their local field office. CCA credits offered.

  • Mar 5

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-05-25 West Olive

    March 5, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Fillmore Complex - 12220 Fillmore St., West Olive, MI 49460

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 6

    Slug and Bugs

    March 6, 2025 8:00AM – 9:00AM Zoom

    A look into fields unusual munching activity. What is the common pest? Slugs! We will discuss some of the factors that led to the issue and some ways to mitigate the risk. RUP & CCA credits offered.

  • Mar 11

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-11-25 West Branch

    March 11, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Ogemaw County Office - 205 S. Eight St., West Branch, MI 48661

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 13

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-13-25 Jackson

    March 13, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Jackson County - 1715 Lansing Ave., Room CR005, Jackson, MI 49202

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 26

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-26-25 Three Rivers

    March 26, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. GreenMark Equipment Dealership - 16700 Heimbach Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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 28

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-28-25 Owosso

    March 28, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Caledonia Township Hall, 135 N. State Rd., Owosso, MI 48867

    A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators 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.