MSU Extension Agriculture

Events

• 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.

• Jan 21

  Moving Beyond Cottage Food - January 21,2026

  January 21, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar

  Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.

• Jan 21

  2026 Winter Wheat-tastic Wheat Wisdom Wednesday Webinars

  January 21, 2026 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

  This three-part series will focus on economics, marketing and the value of growing wheat. The Jan. 21 webinar topic is "Wheat marketing is essential in this climate! "

• 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.

• Jan 22

  Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam at Great Lakes Trade Expo

  January 22, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in DeVos Place Convention Center 303 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Great Lakes Trade Expo. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.

• Jan 22

  2026 Crop and Pest Management Update Meeting

  January 22, 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM Registration opens at 8:30 am Dowagiac Conservation Club, 54551 M-51 North, Dowagiac, MI 49047

  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.

• Jan 22

  Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Peaches Cost of Production Study Review

  January 22, 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.

• Jan 22

  Healthy Animals, Strong Farms, Biosecurity Training for Service Providers - Grand Rapids

  January 22, 2026 1:00PM – 4:00PM Kent County Extension Office 775 Ball Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems and the Center for Regional Food Systems have partnered to offer biosecurity training for agricultural service providers

• Jan 22

  Farm Policy and Risk Management Series-Coverage Options in Revenue Protection for Field Crops

  January 22, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom

  Farm Policy and Risk Management Series will be hosting a FREE series of educational webinars online on USDA insurance programs.

• Jan 24

  Grand Rapids Area Beekeeping Club Bee School

  January 24, 2026 8:00AM – 4:15PM Grand Rapids Community College, Wisner Bottrall Building, 151 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  Learn all about beekeeping at the Grand Rapids Area Bee Club Beekeeping School 2026.