Events
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Dec 5
Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO
December 5, 2023 – December 7, 2023 DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO and Michigan Greenhouse Growers EXPO (GLEXPO) is an annual event that draws thousands of farmers from Michigan and beyond to Grand Rapids, Michigan each December.
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Dec 6
Michigan Cottage Food Law - Dec. 6, 2023
December 6, 2023 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.
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Dec 6
Michigan Cottage Food Law - Dec. 6, 2023
December 6, 2023 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.
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Dec 11
Stored Grain and Soil Fumigation Training
December 11, 2023 9:00AM – 3:30PM MSU Livestock Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI
By completing this class, participants will earn enough recertification credits to renew their private or commercial applicator fumigation standard and be able to purchase and apply fumigants in Michigan.
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Dec 12
A Closer Look at the Farm – Mental Health, Wellness and Risk
December 12, 2023 11:00AM – 12:15PM 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM EST. Online via Zoom
During this session, participants will identify unique stressors, risks, and factors supporting farmers, families, rural life, and agriculture workers.
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Dec 12
Farm Policy and Risk Management Series - Vegetables
December 12, 2023 1:00PM – 2:00PM 1:00 p.m. Zoom
This session will review the basics of insurance programs and present how their use can benefit vegetables producers.
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Dec 12
Michigan Cottage Food Law Q&A - December 12
December 12, 2023 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom Webinar
Ask a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector your Michigan Cottage Food Questions
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Dec 13
Thumb Ag Day 2023
December 13, 2023 9:00AM – 3:00PM 2409 E Atwater Rd., Ubly, MI 48475
Join agricultural vendors and attend educational sessions. RUP credits pending. Free for participants to attend. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase. If you are interested in being a vendor, there is a small fee, and registration required.
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Dec 18
Horticultural Lighting Workshop
December 18, 2023 8:30AM – 2:45PM 1066 Bogue St, Room 1200 MPS, East Lansing, MI, 48824
Registration fee is $65 per person and includes light morning refreshments, lunch, educational program, and tour.
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Dec 19
Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness 2023
December 19, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM MSU Livestock Pavilion, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910 as well as via Zoom
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Team will host the 2023 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.