Events
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Jan 13
2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
January 13, 2026 – January 14, 2026 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.
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Jan 15
Michigan Turfgrass Conference Pesticide Core Applicator Review and Exam
January 15, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM 8:00 a.m. check in Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
MSU Extension and MSU Pesticide and Safety Education Program are offering a Core Manual review class and RUP testing at the Michigan Turfgrass Conference. Fumigation and Aerial Standard tests will also be available.
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Jan 15
Healthy Animals, Strong Farms, Biosecurity Training for Service Providers - Frankenmuth
January 15, 2026 1:00PM – 4:00PM Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center 3775 S. Reese Rd. Frankenmuth, MI 48734
MSU Extension, Michigan Food and Farming Systems and the Center for Regional Food Systems have partnered to offer biosecurity training for agricultural service providers
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Jan 19
Plant Quest 2026
January 19, 2026 6:00PM – 7:15PM Zoom
Registration is now OPEN for this 4-part winter webinar series! Join this year's quest to find amazing plants, new gardening techniques, exciting design ideas, and the latest environmental best practices for your garden!
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Jan 20
Presentation on Honey Bee Pheromones at Pine River Beekeeping Club meeting
January 20, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM Pine River Nature Center, 2585 Castor Rd, Goodells, MI 48027
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.
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Jan 21
MSU Product Center New Client Intro Seminar
January 21, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online
This virtual seminar is designed to help prospective clients determine whether the MSU Product Center is the right fit for their business needs. Potential clients must attend one of these seminars to register as a client.
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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! "
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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.
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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.
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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.