• Jan 23

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 1-23-25 Lenawee

    January 23, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU Extension Lenawee County - 1040 S. Winter St. Ste. 2020, Adrian, MI 49221

    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 4

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-04-25 Cadillac

    February 4, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Career Tech Center - 9905 East 13th Street, Cadillac, MI 49601

    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 6

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-06-25 Bad Ax

    February 6, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Huron Expo Center - 170 W. Soper Rd., Bad Axe, MI 48413

    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 6

    2025 Cultivating Resilience Winter Conference

    February 6, 2025 8:30AM – 2:30PM The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426

    Join us as we showcase practical conservation knowledge that farmers can use to evaluate and enhance their operations!

  • Feb 17

    Branch County Farmers Day Field Crops Educational Sessions

    February 17, 2025 8:00AM – 12:00PM Branch Area Careers Center, 366 Morse St, Coldwater, MI 49036

    On February 17 you will have the opportunity to connect with neighbors, stakeholders, and MSU Extension staff and learn more about timely topics on irrigation, business management, crop and pest management, and regenerative agriculture.

  • Feb 17

    Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 2-17-25 Coldwater

    February 17, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. Branch Area Career Center - 366 Morse St., Coldwater, MI 49036

    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 20

    2025 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting - Hillsdale

    February 20, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Hillsdale ISD Hayes Administration Building, 310 W. Bacon Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242

    Participants of the Crop and Pest Management Update Meetings will hear MSU Extension specialists present the latest recommendations for managing weeds, diseases, insects, and nematodes.

  • 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 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. RUP and CCA credits may be available, pending approval.