MSU ExtensionAgriculture

Events

• Jan 15

  Beginning Farmer Webinar Series 2020

  January 15, 2020 - April 8, 2020

  This webinar series will prepare farmers to start a farm or add a new agricultural enterprise supported by the latest research-based information from MSU and other experts.

• Jan 24

  Beef Producers Meeting

  January 24, 2020 5:00PM - 7:30PM 4041 E. Mannsiding Rd. Clare, MI 48617 

  Beef Producer meeting featuring two guest speakers discussing the success of farmer/rancher owned cooperatives

• Jan 27

  Pesticide Applicator Training - Core Training Manual Review

  January 27, 2020 9:00AM - 1:00PM Houghton County Extension Office Houghton and Keweenaw Counties MSU Extension Office, 1500 Birch Street, Hancock, MI 49930

  4-hour review to prepare for State of MI comm and private pesticide applicator certification exams. 4 re-certification credits toward renewal of current certification for private & commercial applicator 'core', categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B and 6

• Jan 30

  2020 Value Added Producer Grant Workshop

  January 30, 2020 10:00AM - 12:00PM 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  Overview of USDA Value Added Producer Grant, MarketMaker market research tools, and grant-writing tips.

• Jan 31

  4-H Horse Judging Workshop and Mini Contest

  January 31, 2020 - February 1, 2020 Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910

  Join us for a Friday evening judging workshop followed by a practice contest on Saturday morning!

• Feb 1

  4-H Horse Benefit Clinic

  February 1, 2020 10:00AM - 5:00PM Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910

  Join us for a day full on clinics from 10:00am - 5:00pm! Topics will include showmanship, trail, and barrel racing.

• Feb 2

  Jackpot Barrels & Poles Event

  February 2, 2020 10:00AM - 5:00PM Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910

  Join us for the 2nd annual Jackpot Barrels & Poles event where 100% of proceeds benefit Michigan 4-H Horse Programs!

• Feb 5

  Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days

  February 5, 2020 - February 6, 2020 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center, 2755 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

  Attend educational sessions on grapes, blueberries, tree fruits, vegetables and, new to 2020, hemp.

• Feb 7

  2020 Pesticide Review for Central and Northern Michigan - Feb. 7

  February 7, 2020 9:00AM - 12:00PM Presque District Library, 181 E Erie St., Rogers City, MI 49779

  Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending one of the optional review classes scheduled in Central and Norther Lower Peninsula.

• Feb 11

  Pesticide Applicator Training - Core Training Manual Review

  February 11, 2020 9:00AM - 1:00PM Marquette County Extension Office Marquette County Negaunee Service Center, downstairs meeting room, 184 US41 East, Negaunee, MI 49866

  4-hour review to prepare for State of MI comm and private pesticide applicator certification exams. 4 re-certification credits toward renewal of current certification for private & commercial applicator 'core', categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B and 6