• Dec 5

    Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO

    December 5, 2023 – December 7, 2023 DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO (GLEXPO) is an annual event that draws thousands of farmers from Michigan and beyond to Grand Rapids, Michigan each December.

  • Dec 6

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - Dec. 6, 2023

    December 6, 2023 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Dec 6

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - Dec. 6, 2023

    December 6, 2023 2:00PM – 4:00PM Zoom Webinar

    The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.

  • Dec 11

    Stored Grain and Soil Fumigation Training

    December 11, 2023 9:00AM – 3:30PM MSU Livestock Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI

    By completing this class, participants will earn enough recertification credits to renew their private or commercial applicator fumigation standard and be able to purchase and apply fumigants in Michigan.

  • Dec 12

    A Closer Look at the Farm – Mental Health, Wellness and Risk

    December 12, 2023 11:00AM – 12:15PM 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM EST. Online via Zoom

    During this session, participants will identify unique stressors, risks, and factors supporting farmers, families, rural life, and agriculture workers.

  • Dec 12

    Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Vegetables

    December 12, 2023 1:00PM – 2:00PM 1:00 p.m. Zoom

    This session will review the basics of insurance programs and present how their use can benefit vegetables producers.

  • Dec 12

    Michigan Cottage Food Law Q&A - December 12

    December 12, 2023 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom Webinar

    Ask a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector your Michigan Cottage Food Questions

  • Dec 13

    Thumb Ag Day 2023

    December 13, 2023 9:00AM – 3:00PM 2409 E Atwater Rd., Ubly, MI 48475

    Join agricultural vendors and attend educational sessions. RUP credits pending. Free for participants to attend. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase. If you are interested in being a vendor, there is a small fee, and registration required.

  • Dec 18

    Horticultural Lighting Workshop

    December 18, 2023 8:30AM – 2:45PM 1066 Bogue St, Room 1200 MPS, East Lansing, MI, 48824

    Registration fee is $65 per person and includes light morning refreshments, lunch, educational program, and tour.

  • Dec 19

    Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness 2023

    December 19, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM MSU Livestock Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910 as well as via Zoom

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Team will host the 2023 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.