MSU Extension Agriculture

Events

• Feb 23

  A Primer for Pumpkins

  February 23, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

  Salta Mambetova will profess profound practicalities for pumpkin production.

• Feb 23

  Open-Pollinated Corn

  February 23, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom

  Considerations for growing open-pollinated corn, including management, advantages, disadvantages, and more.

• Feb 23

  Growing Grass and Alfalfa Hay Between Solar Arrays

  February 23, 2026 12:30PM – 1:30PM Zoom

  This presentation will help Michigan farmers learn how grass hay and alfalfa can successfully be grown between solar arrays. Grass hay and alfalfa yield and nutrient content data will also be shared.

• Feb 23

  Getting started with Beekeeping in Michigan

  February 23, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

  Is beekeeping right for you? Want to produce your own, local honey? Honey bees are awe-inspiring, but keeping them healthy takes a lot of learning and hard work.

• Feb 24

  A How-To for Herbs

  February 24, 2026 10:30AM – 11:30AM Zoom

  Ben Phillips will provide hot takes about herbal handiwork. We will discuss methods of production for many annual and perennial species and deliver take-home messages for key plant health issues that some herbs commonly face.

• Feb 24

  Exploring a Beginning Farmer Curriculum to Guide Group Learning

  February 24, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Learn to work with other farmers to gain knowledge to help improve your farming & business practices in areas of land access, produce food safety, soil health, farm finances, building new markets, IPM, urban agriculture and policy.

• Feb 24

  Farm Financial Fundamentals: Communicating with Confidence to Your Lender

  February 24, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

  Starting and growing a successful farm takes a strong financial understanding & the ability to clearly communicate your farm’s story. Learn essential tools to work effectively with agricultural lenders.

• Feb 24

  Poultry Hobbyist: Essential Production Practices for Beginners

  February 24, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

  New poultry hobbyists can build confidence and competence in raising their birds with basic but essential practices like proper care and understanding the animal's needs.

• Feb 24

  Hay Production 101

  February 24, 2026 7:00PM – 8:30PM Online

  Join our team of MSU Extension specialists and educators online in February and March 2026 to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. The Feb. 24 topic is "Hay Industry Overview; Matching Hay Species to Farm Goals."

• Feb 25

  Bridging the Gap: Michigan’s Farm Link Movement

  February 25, 2026 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom

  Explore what farm linking is, how it works, the connection to Conservation Districts, and the new statewide resource, MIFarmLink.