• Feb 27

    Roots - Potatoes

    February 27, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom

    In this “grounded” session, Nicolle Ritchie and Chris Galbraith will dig up some sage advice on going from seed tuber to feed tuber. RUP and CCA Credits offered pending approval.

  • Feb 27

    Selling Farm Fresh Meat in Michigan

    February 27, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    This session will provide an introduction to selling fresh meat in Michigan help farmers understand the major decision points and regulatory concerns involved in deciding to get hogs, sheep, goats and cattle processed and sold as meat in Michigan.

  • Feb 27

    Swine Parasite Management 101

    February 27, 2025 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

    Learn about common swine parasites for indoor and outdoor swine farm systems and how to mitigate them to keep your swine herd healthy. We will also discuss basics swine management practices to keep your swine herd healthy in every facility type.

  • Feb 28

    Starting with Direct Sales

    February 28, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

    In this presentation, Mariel Borgman will invite growers to consider various direct to consumer sales options through the lenses of skills, resources, and farm goals

  • Feb 28

    Planning for Climate Change on your Farm

    February 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Think through climate-related risks on your farm and learn how to make a plan to prepare for heavy rains, wind, drought, heat or floods. RUP and CCA credits may be available, pending approval.

  • Feb 28

    Honey Bee Anatomy and Dissection Workshop

    February 28, 2025 2:00PM – 3:30PM MSU Natural Science Building, 288 Farm Ln, Room 352, East Lansing, MI 48824

    Michigan State University Extension welcomes beginning and experienced beekeepers to register for honey bee anatomy and dissection workshop as a pre-conference activity in preparation for the Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Conference.

  • Feb 28

    MSU Pollinator Performance Center Tour

    February 28, 2025 4:00PM – 5:00PM 4090 College Rd, Building #0470E, Lansing, MI 48910

    Michigan State University Extension welcomes beginning and experienced beekeepers to register for a tour the Pollinator Performance Center as a pre-conference activity in preparation for the Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Conference.

  • Mar 1

    Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Conference

    March 1, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Michigan State University Kellogg Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

    The Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Conference is a great place to learn about beekeeping and honey bee health!

  • Mar 3

    Healthy Births, Healthy Calves: Managing Parturition, Dystocia, and Newborn Calf Care

    March 3, 2025 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

    This presentation explores effective strategies for managing the calving process, addressing dystocia, and ensuring optimal care for newborn calves. Gain practical tools to support healthy outcomes for both cows and calves.

  • Mar 3

    Handling Crisis with your Livestock

    March 3, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

    Sometimes accidents and life happens, and your animals go down. What do you do when this happens? How can you prepare for this type of crisis? This webinar explains how to handle down livestock.