Events
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Jan 13
Michigan Cottage Food Law
January 13, 2026 – June 18, 2026 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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Jan 22
FREE Organic Inspector Training
January 22, 2026 – March 19, 2026
Apply now for Michigan’s Organic Inspector Training! This 8-week online course includes two mock audits and mentorship. Great for farmers, recent grads, or retirees who can travel.
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Feb 2
Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic
February 2, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online
MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
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Feb 3
2026 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting
February 3, 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM Registration opens at 8:30 am Sanilac Career Center, 175 E Aitken Rd, Peck, MI 48466
MSU Extension will host several Crop and Pest Management Updates for field crop producers and agribusiness professionals in 2026. RUP and CCA credits will be available.
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Feb 3
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Chestnuts Cost of Production Study Report from MSU
February 3, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series will be hosting a FREE series of educational webinars online on USDA insurance programs.
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Feb 4
2026 Southeast Michigan Vegetable and Field Crops Grower Winter Meeting
February 4, 2026 8:30AM – 3:00PM Old Mill Museum, 242 Toledo St., Dundee, MI 48131
Opportunity for Southeast Michigan farmers to learn from and engage with MSU specialists and educators. This is a free event. 4 RUP and 5 CCA credits pending approval.
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Feb 4
Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic
February 4, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online
MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
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Feb 4
Michigan Cottage Food Law - Feb. 4th, 10 am
February 4, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM 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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Feb 4
2026 Winter Wheat-tastic Wheat Wisdom Wednesday Webinars
February 4, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom
This three-part series will focus on economics, marketing and the value of growing wheat. The Feb. 4 webinar topic is "Planting wheat makes cents for growers in crop rotation."
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Feb 5
USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Workshop
February 5, 2026 6:00PM – 8:00PM Online
This webinar will provide an overview of the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program, which was released on Jan. 15, 2026.