Events
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May 7
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – May 7 2026 MSUFCU
May 7, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSUFCU Headquarters, 3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI
A review of the Pesticide Applicators Core Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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May 8
PEARS Crash Course - May
May 8, 2026 9:30AM – 12:00PM Zoom
Learn what to report in PEARS, how often to report, and how to get help
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May 11
Serving up Food Safety - Allergy 102: Living with a Food Allergy
May 11, 2026 12:00PM – 12:30PM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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May 12
PEARS Deeper Dive - Success Stories - May
May 12, 2026 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom
This PEARS Deeper Dive should be attended after you attend the PEARS Crash Course. During this deeper dive you will learn how to enter a Success Story.
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May 13
4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest 2026
May 13, 2026 9:00AM – 2:00PM MSU Meat Lab
The 4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest gives youth an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats.
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May 14
Preserving MI Harvest-Preserving for Outdoor Adventures
May 14, 2026 1-2 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. ET Zoom Webinar
Whether you are traveling, camping, or hiking, we've got great tips to keep your food safe. Discover how to dehydrate snacks and meals and explore delicious recipe ideas!
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May 14
Fiscally Ready Communities: Nuts and Bolts - Fees, Fines, Purchasing, and Receipting
May 14, 2026 2:00PM – 4:00PM
This webinar will include a deep dive into best practices related to fees, fines, purchasing, receipting, and more. It will cover what they are, why such policies are necessary, and how to get started on implementation.
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May 18
Serving up Food Safety - Allergy 103: Preparing Food Allergen Friendly Foods
May 18, 2026 12:00PM – 12:30PM Zoom Webinar
Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.
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May 18
Michigan Cottage Food Law - May 18th, 2 p.m.
May 18, 2026 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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May 18
Adulting 101- Cooking with Confidence
May 18, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom webinar
As part of the Michigan 4-H Adulting 101 webinar series, this session will help increase your confidence in the kitchen.