• Jan 28

    State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show 2023

    January 28, 2023 7:00AM – 2:00PM Entries: 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, 4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI 48910

    Save the date for the State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show 2023!

  • Feb 2

    Grain Marketing Meeting - Eaton County

    February 2, 2023 10:00AM – 12:00PM Eaton County MSU Extension, 551 Courthouse Dr. #1, Charlotte, MI 48813

    Marketing workshop offers strategies for cash crop farmers to optimize profitability.

  • Feb 2

    Funding Your Farm: Selling Your Story in a Business Plan

    February 2, 2023 – February 23, 2023 Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM Online

    In this webinar series we’ll explore those key uses of a business plan and how to create this valuable document for your farm. We’ll also explore how understanding what lenders look for in a business plan can aid your farm when seeking loan financing.

  • Feb 7

    2023 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting - Dundee

    February 7, 2023 9:00AM – 3:00PM 8:30 a.m. Registration

    Participants will hear MSU Extension specialists present the latest recommendations for managing weeds, diseases, insect and nematodes and receive a copy of Extension bulletin E-434 "Weed Control Guide for Field Crops."

  • Feb 7

    USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Virtual Workshop Feb 7

    February 7, 2023 6:00PM – 8:00PM Webinar

    Learn from USDA staff if this grant program is the right tool for your farming operation and how local partners can assist with your application.

  • Feb 8

    Michigan Cottage Food Law Q&A - February 8, 2023

    February 8, 2023 2:00PM – 3:00PM Zoom Webinar

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

  • Feb 8

    MSU Feedlot Educational Series - February

    February 8, 2023 6:00PM – 7:00PM Beagio's, 5795 Sanilac Rd, Kingston, MI 48741

    The MSU Feedlot Educational Series is a monthly presentation on a topic related to feedlot cattle production. February's topic will focus on cost effect technologies to promote the growth of feedlot cattle.

  • Feb 11

    Holland Area Beekeepers Association Bee School

    February 11, 2023 7:30AM – 4:00PM Grand Valley Frederik Meijer Campus in Holland 515 South Waverly Road Holland, MI 49423

    The Holland Area Beekeepers Association Bee School is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bees!

  • Feb 14

    2023 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting - Frankenmuth also available as a LIVE Webinar

    February 14, 2023 9:00AM – 3:00PM 8:30 a.m. Registration

    Participants will hear MSU Extension specialists present the latest recommendations for managing weeds, diseases, insect and nematodes and receive a copy of Extension bulletin E-434 "Weed Control Guide for Field Crops."

  • Feb 16

    Michigan Cottage Food Law

    February 16, 2023 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.