Events

  • Aug 19

    Seed Treatment Webinar: Use Rate Calculations

    August 19, 2025 – August 26, 2025 Online

    These one-hour webinars will cover different topics about applying pesticides to seeds. One RUP credit per webinar is available in 1A, 4, or private core.

  • Aug 20

    Wheat Planting Field Day

    August 20, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM M & D Huber Farms, Auburn

    See cutting-edge wheat machinery in action, attend live demonstrations of wheat planting techniques, and gain hands-on insights from experts and peer growers.

  • Aug 20

    Organic Vegetable Pest Management Field Day

    August 20, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM University of Michigan Campus Farm, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

    Learn about managing vegetable pests using organic methods at the University of Michigan Campus Farm

  • Aug 21

    Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series: Potassium! Why it Matters to Alfalfa Persistence (CCA only)

    August 21, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

    This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information on rapidly changing field crop and environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This week's topic is potassium and why it matters to alfalfa persistence with Dr. Kim Cassida.

  • Aug 21

    2025 Dirt to Glass: Elevating Michigan Wine from the Ground Up

    August 21, 2025 – August 22, 2025 The Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park, 1500 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684

    Dirt to Glass™ 2025 takes place August 21 and 22 in Traverse City, Michigan. Designed to empower growers, winemakers, and industry professionals, Dirt to Glass is not just a conference—it’s a catalyst for transformation in the Michigan wine industry.

  • Aug 24

    Bee Palooza

    August 24, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM MSU Horticulture Gardens, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824

    Bee Palooza is a free event for all ages to “bee our neighbor,” focusing on supporting Michigan pollinators and plants.

  • Aug 25

    International Master Gardener Conference

    August 25, 2025 – August 28, 2025 Online

    A four-day celebration of gardening, innovation, and sustainability! Gain insights from experts, explore global gardening practices, and connect with passionate gardeners working to make a difference.

  • Aug 25

    Michigan Cottage Food Law - August 25, 2025

    August 25, 2025 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.

  • Aug 26

    Cover Crop Field Day, Gross Farms

    August 26, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Gross Farms, 4715 W. Weidman Rd, Weidman, MI 48893

    Explore cover-crop techniques firsthand, from soil pits to drill calibration and plot demonstrations, with expert insights and peer discussions guiding hands-on learning.

  • Aug 26

    Honey Bee Pheromones at Seven Ponds Beekeeping Club

    August 26, 2025 7:00PM – 9:00PM Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Rd, Dryden, MI 48428

    Learn how honey bees communicate through pheromones and how paying attention to hive scents like banana and lemon can make you a better, more effective beekeeper.