MSU ExtensionAgriculture

Events

• Mar 7

  2020 Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference

  March 7, 2019 - March 7, 2020 Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, 1275 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

  The conference, designed for both growers and brewers, will feature separate basic and advanced sessions for hop growers, as well as a barley and malting session.

• Sep 24

  2019 Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day

  September 24, 2019 10:45AM - 3:30PM In Calhoun County at 1350 12-Mile Road, Burlington, MI 49029; field is on east side of the road about 3/4 mile south of M-60. Follow the signs for parking.

  Reducing soybean harvest losses is an easy and effective way to increase farm income by $8.25 to $16.50 per acre in 2019. This field day will provide participants with new information and educational materials about reducing soybean harvest losses.

• Sep 25

  Clay Soil Drainage Project Field Day

  September 25, 2019 5:00PM - 6:30PM Gary Smith Farm - 1st farm SW of intersection M129 and 10 Mile Road, Dafter, MI

  "Clay soil drainage improvement models for Upper Peninsula Farms" - A look at techniques currently used to drain clay soils on U.P. Farms - funded by MSU Extension AABI programming fund.

• Sep 27

  2019 Cover Crop and Crop Innovation Field Day at Kellogg Biological Station

  September 27, 2019 8:00AM - 1:00PM W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Michigan State University W.K. Kellogg Biological Station 9702 North 40th Street Hickory Corners, MI 49060

  Join MSU Extension educators and researchers at the 2019 Kellogg Biological Station Field Day demonstrating projects on soil health, innovation and farm profitability.

• Oct 10

  Bumblebees, Biologicals, and Blooms

  October 10, 2019 8:00AM - 5:30PM Koppert Biological Systems - Howell, MI Bordines Greenhouses - Grand Blanc, MI Carlson's Greenhouse - Fenton, MI

  Join us on a tour of the Koppert Biological Systems facilities in Howell, MI followed by visits to some fantastic local greenhouse and nursery operations.

• Oct 13

  MSU Tollgate Pig Roast

  October 13, 2019 5:00PM - 8:30PM Tollgate Farm and Education Center MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center 28115 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi, MI 48377

  An evening celebrating the harvest season and sustainable agriculture programming at MSU Tollgate with a meal entirely of locally produced food!

• Oct 15

  Understanding, Responding, and Managing Farm Stress

  October 15, 2019 11:30AM - 1:30PM 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Gratiot County Extension Office Gratiot-Isabella RESD 1131 E. Center Street, Ithaca, MI 48847

  Come learn about understanding, responding, and managing stress on the farm.

• Nov 4

  MSU Commodity-Focused Drone Training

  November 4, 2019 - November 5, 2019 Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center, 6686 S. Center Highway Traverse City, MI 49684

  Register for free, hands-on training in drone operation, processing and analysis.

• Nov 7

  MSU Commodity-Focused Drone Training

  November 7, 2019 - November 8, 2019 East Lansing, MI

  Register for free, hands-on training in drone operation, processing and analysis.

• Jun 24

  Drainage Field Day 2020

  June 24, 2020 - June 25, 2020 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days 8815 Samaria Rd., Riga, MI 49276

  This field day will educate people about drainage installation, water quality, and soil health.